Events

Spring Series week one plants

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: 

Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…

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Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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Leaf it to the Library

Landscape Design and Raingardens
County: Henry

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for two free programs coordinated by the Galva Public Library and hosted at the Galva Senior Center. Participants may register for one…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

spring series week 2 with native plants

Pollinator Pathways & Landscaping with Native Plants

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 2
County: Rock Island
Explore hot topics in home gardening with expert Extension educators. Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House! The doors open at 5:30 PM, and sessions run from 6 to 8 PM. The fee is $15 per session and…

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Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.

Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…

State 4-H: The Art of Coping

Registration is open!

As the school year ramps up and finals approach, this FREE 4-H virtual workshop gives youth a chance to pause, reset, and build practical stress management skills. Through…

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Nourish Your Heart

County: Rock Island

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

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Cookout to Benefit Henry County 4-H

County: Henry

Grab lunch at Fareway and support Henry County 4‑H! Bring friends, family, and co‑workers for a fresh‑off‑the‑grill menu featuring pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, brat patties, pork patties,…

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