Events

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

Burn Plans, Fire Weather, and Firing Techniques: A Prescribed Burn Primer

Join us for a prescribed fire training at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (Please note:  11/15 is the backup date in case weather conditions are more favorable for live fire). Co-led by…

Native Seed Exchange

Share and discover native plant seeds at this community seed exchange at Nell's Woodland. Participants are encouraged to bring native seeds to share, but it is not required. A variety of locally…

First Impressions: Stand Out as a Job Applicant

Your future starts with the impression you make today! In this interactive workshop, you'll gain real-world skills that can help you feel confident when applying for jobs, meeting employers, and…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge Homestead 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…

Art Lit To-Go

Spend an afternoon with Ford and Iroquois County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23. We would love to share…

Let's Explore Pets Cloverbud Workshop

We LOVE pets! Join us as we celebrate all kinds of pets and the joy of caring for them.  November 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E…

Richland County Spark at the Library: November

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Olney Public…

Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

Penning Your Past

What stories live within you? Many of us grew up hearing stories shared by parents, grandparents, and loved ones. These treasured memories, family traditions, and bits of family lore help us feel…