Events

Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday

Youth from across the area are invited to take part in the 2026 Super Saturday, a fun and engaging half-day program designed to spark creativity, build skills, and introduce participants to a…

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…

4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

Spring Wildflower Hike

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

YQCA In Person Training

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Herbs

Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

Good Fire

Fire is more than the combustion of fuel for energy. Fire has a deep cultural and environmental history for humans, the land, and wildlife. This presentation will go over a bit of the history of fire…