Events

Diversity and Advocacy and Choosing Nursery Stock

Community Tree Care Series
Communities with healthy, viable trees are impacted through improved air quality and reduced stress.

Join this session set to empower tree people to advocate for the protection and expansion of…

Boosting Immunity: The Benefits of Physical Activity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Learn how staying active boosts immunity, prevents chronic illnesses, and enhances well-being.

Discover how physical activity strengthens your body's natural defenses. Explore how staying active…

4-H Alumni Event: John Deere Demo Site in Coal Valley, IL

Be part of history at our inaugural Illinois 4-H Alumni event!

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Schedule of Events:

6:00 p.m. - Registration followed by…

Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

Cultivating Conversations Series
County: Lawrence
Preserve your lands by keeping soil on your fields.

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and…

Master Naturalist Book Club

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery
County: Macon
Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Shamrock Shenanigans

Piatt County 4-H

Join us at Blue Ridge Library for Shamrock Shenanigans!

Youth will plant a shamrock, make a shamrock suncatcher, and use our 4-H Blender Bicycle to make shamrock mint milkshakes.

Creating Stronger, More Sustainable Rural Economies

Understanding Rural Economics & Creating Stronger, More Sustainable Rural Economies
Discover how to revitalize rural communities and learn innovative economic growth strategies

Many once-thriving rural communities face economic collapse due to population decline, budget cuts, and…

4-H Volunteer Training: Volunteer Roles in Supporting Life Skill Development Training

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Training scheduled for Thursday, March 27; 6:30 – 7:45 PM. 

Creating a space where 4-H members can develop valuable life skills is a core element in helping…

2025 DeWitt, Macon, & Piatt County 4-H Show Book Webinar

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Walk with 4-H Staff through the 2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Show Book.  Learn about project changes and how to use this tool.  Join the live Zoom meeting or access the recording…

Warm-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables In-Person Viewing
County: Macon

Join the Master Gardeners as we view the recording of the Growing Great Vegetables webinar series. Master Gardeners will be present to help answer your questions. This session will cover how to…