Events

Farm in the Park

County: Henry

Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agriculture, horticulture, and healthy living with Illinois Extension, SNAP-Ed and 4-H.
Come to Veteran's Park in downtown Galva (across from our…

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon


4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the…

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4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive

The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year! 
 
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-Aug

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Learn strategies and resources to deal with inflation.

Have you visited the grocery store recently and noticed that an item you regularly purchase is more expensive than usual? According to the…

Gluten-Free Sourdough Break & Jam Making Workshop

County: Rock Island
Explore the tasty world of fermentation and preservation in this hands-on workshop led by Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator! Learn how to make gluten-free sourdough bread from scratch…

Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover simple steps to organize your space and financial documents.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…

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Online Illinois Gardener Training

Get Busy Growing Your Passion for Gardening!
Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

Honey and Health: Nature's Sweet Treat

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Learn more about honey and its benefits.

Honey is nature's perfect gift, produced from the nectar of flowers. There are 320 varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor, and flavor depending on…

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