Events
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Forks Pyle 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…
Diabetes in a Modern World
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for decades, let Decatur Memorial and Illinois Extension support your health journey. Join an educational session on food choices to…
Find Your Spark 4-H Open House
Are you ready for fun, friends, and new adventures? Join us for the Find Your Spark 4-H Open House on Friday, November 6, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Education…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us November 6 at Iron Mountain as USDA, Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension partner to host our annual Trash Blasts in 2026. The teams will…
All about Hibernation
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal as we explore how animals survive cold weather! Through hands-on activities and crafts, young learners will discover how hibernation and…
Cooking with Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month! Eating well is a powerful tool for managing diabetes, but a common question asked by people diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" A diet to manage…
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4-H ESports Tournament
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is excited to bring an Esports Tournament to LodgeCon 2026! This year, competitors will face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.
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2026 Pumpkin Smash
Get ready for a smashing good time! Bring your pumpkins and join us for a fun-filled event packed with games, challenges, and plenty of pumpkin-smashing excitement.
SMASH PUMPKINS!Take aim, get…
Fall Tree ID Hike
Explore Dixon Waterfowl Refuge during this guided fall hike focused on tree identification. Practice using leaves, bark, branches, and buds to identify common tree species while enjoying the…
Pumpkin Smash
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether in a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone it’s officially fall. But what happens when…