Events

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show

County: Williamson

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. Scheduled events include:

8 a.m. – Swine Show 9 a.m. – Sheep…

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

Session 4- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
County: Williamson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

Illinois Climate Bank: Funding Opportunities Exploration

Thriving Communities
Discover clear energy funding solutions for climate resilience.

The Illinois Finance Authority has been appointed as the Illinois Climate Bank, offering funding and programs to support…

Williamson County 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Club

Introductory Meeting
County: Williamson

Aim high with shooting sports! The shooting sports program provides a supportive environment for young people to enjoy hands-on learning experiences. It instills a love of outdoor sportsmanship…

Kids in the Park Summer Program

Introductory Meeting
County: Perry

Kids in the Park is a six-part series for youth to enjoy hiking, fishing & kayaking as they dive into a specific topic related to nature. This year's topic is big bird raptors. Large…

Hearing Health and Teleaudiology

Effective and Practical Solutions
Unlock better hearing and discover teleaudiology solutions.

Struggling with hearing issues? Take advantage of our upcoming virtual seminar, where you can explore everything about hearing health…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days

May Session
County: Franklin

Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office and…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions. 

Invasive species are a growing concern in our…

Williamson County 4-H Shooting Sports (Air Rifle, Shotgun, and Pistol)

Introductory Meeting
County: Williamson

Aim high with shooting sports! The shooting sports program provides a supportive environment for young people to enjoy hands-on learning experiences. It instills a love of outdoor sportsmanship…

Permaculture Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Learn about self-sustaining agriculture.

Permaculture addresses environmental, social, and economic challenges while promoting harmony between humans and the natural world. Benefits include…