Events

Ampliar el Acceso a los Alimentos: Compras de Comestibles en Línea para las Comunidades Rurales de Bajos Ingresos

Community Seminar Series: Ciencia en la Primavera (Springtime Science) 2025
Aprende como las soluciones innovadoras pueden fomentar el acceso equitativo a los alimentos y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad. 

Esta presentación destaca el papel de la compra de…

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Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week One

Farming and Foraging of Gourmet Mushrooms, and Identifying and Managing Invasive Species
County: Rock Island
Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 14
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

Mind-Body Techniques: Strategies for Better Sleep

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Explore mind-body strategies for better rest and improved sleep quality.

Quality sleep is an essential component of physical and mental well-being. Mind-body practices can be utilized to promote…

Vegetable Gardening Series at Rock Island library

Insects and Diseases
County: Rock Island

The last session of our five-week series from University of Illinois Extension will take place on April 21: Insects and Diseases

Led by Emily Swihart, horticulture educator, participants can…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week Two

Topics: Backyard Bird Cousins and Forest Bathing
County: Rock Island
Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 21
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

Rock Island County 4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

Thursday, April 24, 4 - 7 PM

Join us for a delicious way to support Rock Island County 4-H & Extension programs!

New Location!
Blackhawk…

4-H Cloverbud Parking Lot Party

For ages 5 to 8 Years Old
County: Rock Island
Hey Kids! Ages 5 to 8, Come Join the Fun!

Join us for a morning of fun and learning, and discover the amazing world of 4-H. Stop by to enjoy several activity stations at this open-house style event…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week Three

Preserve Like a Pro, and Veggie Visions:
County: Rock Island
Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 28
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

Bonus: Gardening Q&A Session

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Get those gardening…