Events
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…
McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Want to build your public speaking skills?
Join the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! This is your chance to share your voice, gain confidence, and get helpful feedback in a supportive…
Mercer County 4-H Soup Dinner
Theatre & Public Speaking Workshop
This 3-hour workshop is for youth ages 8-18.
Participants will engage in theatre and improv games while learning key techniques to manage nervousness and enhance public speaking skills…
Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Symposium
Join University of Illinois Extension educators, local experts, and Master Gardeners for a full day of inspiration, practical workshops, and community…
Fruit Tree Pruning
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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Welding
We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series!
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…