Events

Spring Centerpieces

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner as she presents “Spring Centerpieces” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. This…

Stephenson County 4-H In-person YQCA Training

Freeport Location
County: Stephenson

Youth showing beef, dairy, goats, sheep, or swine at the Stephenson County 4-H show this summer will need to complete their YQCA training before June 1. 

Youth have the option of…

Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating!

County: JoDaviess

The 2025 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Elizabeth Community Building in Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

Stephenson County 4-H Tree Planting

County: Stephenson

Pledge your hands to larger service on 4-H National Day of Service, April 26, 2025!
Community service is a valued part of the Illinois Extension 4-H experience.
Join us on Saturday, April 26…

Eagles, Raptors, Hawks, and Owls

County: Winnebago

What Raptors frequent our area? Learn which raptors nest in Winnebago County and which are just visitors. Sand Bluff Bird Observatory has seen them all.
 
Join Winnebago County Master…

Invasive Species

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

With warmer weather on the horizon, things are starting to green up. Our landscapes are coming back to life with showy displays of new plant growth and flower. But, are all of those plants you…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

Winnebago County
County: Winnebago
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Serve it Safely

Non-Restaurant Food Handlers Course
County: Winnebago
Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit…

Wee Nats

Wetlands
County: Stephenson

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

Herbs

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Herb gardens are becoming increasingly popular for many reasons. This program will touch on how to grow herbs in small spaces, uses for the herbs you are growing, and how you can potentially…