Events

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…

Livestock Fitting Clinic

County: Mercer
Are you a youth eager to step into the world of livestock showing? Look no further! Sherrard FFA & 4-H proudly present the Livestock 101 Clinic, an unmissable opportunity for budding showmen and…

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…

Nature’s Uninvited Guests: The Impact of Invasive Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Properly dealing with invasive plants can lessen environmental impact. 

Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the…

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…

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4-H Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp

Save the date!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other family…