Events

Evergreen Wreaths

Celebrate the season with Master Gardeners!
 
Discover the many types of evergreens and create a stunning holiday evergreen wreath. This hands-on workshop will cover wreath-making…

Youth Holiday Wreath Workshop

Get into the holiday spirit and use nature's bounty to help you build a beautiful wreath. Natural materials such as fresh evergreens, foliage, pinecones, berries, and more will be provided and are…

Penning Your Past

Many of us remember hearing stories from our relatives about how life was back when. Sharing stories or family lore is a way to bond and bring families together. Sometimes we remember or know only…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Floral Design Workshop Series: Winter Centerpiece Grandeur

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…

Horticulture for the Holidays 2026 - Rockford

Embrace the beauty of winter by creating a festive evergreen porch pot at one of our upcoming Evergreen Porch Pots Workshops. This hands-on class lets participants design and assemble a decorative…

Wreath Making Workshop

Join us for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Two sessions will be offered, 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.  and 1:…

Hort for the Holiday

Get creative this winter! Join Illinois Extension for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a holiday wreath to enjoy throughout the season.

Local volunteers will guide you through…

4-H Theatre Audition Workshop

Join 4-H, in partnership with the Decatur Public Library, for a workshop to learn the ins and outs of auditioning for a show! From body language to projection, youth will play games that focus on the…

December 4-H Scratch Coding: Airplane Crusher

Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to create an Airplane Crusher game! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, participants will…