Events
Grow Together: Rural and Urban Farming Connection
The University of Illinois Extension Office will connect agriculture enthusiasts to helpful
resources! Both professional farmers and hobby gardeners…
Navigating Change As We Age
Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way – physically, mentally, financially – in about every aspect of our lives. Join Family Life Educator Robin Ridgley as…
Spring Compost Give Away/ Give Back
SOIL LOVES COMPOST...
So Let’s Reap All of the Many Benefits of applying and incorporating Compost into your Spring plantings or yard... Vegetable Gardens, Flowerbeds,…
Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience
Join Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for a program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience being…
Mason 4-H Federation Meeting
All Mason 4-H teenagers are invited to join the county-wide Federation group. Federation meets monthly and focuses on leadership development, community service, and planning special events. Mixed…
Seed Saving Program
You don’t need to run to the store each year for a fresh batch of seeds. Seed saving is a great way to continue your garden from the…
Richland County 4-H Flower Basket Workshop
We are hosting a flower basket workshop at the Richland County Extension office on May 9, 2024 from 6-7 pm. During this workshop, youth will get to learn about the different plants and get to…
Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections
Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness significantly affect the quality of life, particularly for older adults.…
Water Bath Canning: The Dos and Don'ts of Canning Jams and Jellies
Love making jam or jelly with fresh produce and not sure how to store it? Join Illinois Extension to learn the ins and outs of water bath canning jams and jellies and get hands-on practice making…
Fungus Among Us: An Insight to Fungi in Illinois Ecosystems
Fungi are more than a pathogen eating your trees or the mushroom in your meals. Not a plant or an animal, fungi are dynamic organisms that help…