Events

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…

Getting the Scoop on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and…

Create Better Health

Please join Tashara Grandys, Food and Health Systems Educator - Illinois Extension, for the Create Better Health program. This program is an 8-class, hands-on nutrition education program designed to…

Pasture Walk at Rolling Oaks Farms

Spring is a great time to assess pastures to observe how they recovered from fall and winter conditions and to identify areas in need of improvement. Walking pastures can help producers to identify…

State 4-H Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)

This event is now at capacity.

If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, you may still register and we will contact you if a spot opens up!

To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a…

Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition

Registration is open!

In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes…

Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans

Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and certain…

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Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits

Are you looking to plant more trees on your property or maybe even replace trees that have died over the years? If so, then this is the program for you! Jay will talk about native trees to the…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

Registration is open!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative…

Sterling Township Junior Garden

Ages 12-18 interested in starting a garden—no experience necessary!

Join us Tuesdays, May 12 - July 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm, to learn about horticultural concepts through hands-on and group…