Events
Lee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
A variety of homegrown annuals, perennials, and vegetables will be available. Purchases benefit the Lee County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be present to answer gardening questions and…
23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals
Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…
Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek
This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.
Join us…
2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale
The 2026 sale will feature: native plants, nursery-stock perennials, 23 varieties of tomatoes, 16 varieties of peppers, other vegetables, and more!…
Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop
Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…
Mixed Container Gardens
Join Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson, Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners, for “Mixed Container Gardens” on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N.…
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois
Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
Peoria 4-H Archery Begins
Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details.
The club…
Birdwatching Hike
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail
Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages…