Events

Follow the Drop: Illinois Water from Source to Tap

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? 

Illinois is a diverse state when it comes to water resources, and where your water comes from depends on how much is available, the quality…

Russel Allen Garden Day 2025

County: Logan

The public is invited to learn new gardening skills alongside Logan County Master Gardeners during the annual Russel Allen Garden Day. Session topics will include Growing Microgreens, Herbs,…

Perfect Pie Crusts – Advanced 4-H Cooking Workshop

free and open to 4-H members from Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties who have cooking experience
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Learn how to make perfect pie crusts and practice your crust-making technique during this hands-on workshop with Sangamon/Menard 4-H Foods Superintendent Joan Theobald. This workshop is designed…

Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don’t forget about the basics when considering leasing land. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself. Until things…

Cool-Season Vegetables

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. 

Discover which crops grow as…

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2025 Rain Garden Rumble

Who will you root for?
It's a native plant playoff! 

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket and voting for your favorites. Cast your votes during daily…

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited…

Warm-Season Vegetables

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. 

Discover what crops grow as…

Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

Cultivating Conversations Series
County: Lawrence
Preserve your lands by keeping soil on your fields.

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and…

4-H Volunteer Training: Volunteer Roles in Supporting Life Skill Development Training

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Training scheduled for Thursday, March 27; 6:30 – 7:45 PM. 

Creating a space where 4-H members can develop valuable life skills is a core element in helping…