Events

4-H Volunteer Café Conversations: Making the Connection Between 4-H Project Learning Experiences and Careers!

The next 4-H Volunteer Cafe Conversation is scheduled for Thursday, May 8;  6:30 - 7:45 PM. Please log on a few minutes early to check in. 

Come prepared to share how you have…

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
You can help make a difference in water quality drop by drop. 

What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water…

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…

Managing Common Squash and Pumpkin Pests

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore what visitors may stop by the garden before their arrival.

Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

Nature Explorers

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Discover the Great Outdoors!
Join us for an exciting 4-H Summer Camp adventure! Explore forests, learn about plants and wildlife, and even see how drones help in farming. There’s something for…

Wellness in Nature

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover the health benefits of nature and simple ways to enjoy it.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables…

Explore Science on Wheels!

for ages 5-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
The IGB Mobile Science Learning Lab is a science classroom on wheels! Run by experts from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, this hands-on event will spark your curiosity and show how…

Farm Property Insurance

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Reduce farm property risk and worry with a better understanding of insurance. 

Running a farm or ranch operation often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day…

Cloverbud Camp

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Discover, Learn, and Have Fun at 4-H Cloverbud Camps!

Attention all adventurous youth ages 5-7 - - Join the 4-H Cloverbud Camps for exciting hands-on activities designed just for you.…