Events

4-H Archery Workshops

Register now for the upcoming 4-H Archery Workshops, offered by state-certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. Each session will provide two choices: Level 1 at 6:15 PM or Level 2 at 7:30 PM. You…

Wits Workout | Pontiac

Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

Groovy, Rad, Dope, or Lit? Staying "Cool" Across the Generations

Today’s families, workplaces, and communities often include multiple generations working and living side by side. 

Each generation brings unique strengths, values, and perspectives shaped by…

Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough?

Gain a better understanding of the entire sourdough breadmaking process and leave with a list of resources to help you continue your…

Diabetes Clinic - Simmer Up to Soup

A bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter day can be comforting meal. 

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn the many types of soup and ways to…

Ink & Impressions: Framed Alcohol Ink Greeting Cards

Explore the vibrant world of alcohol inks in this creative workshop designed for youth ages 10 and up. Participants will use alcohol ink on glass to create one-of-a-kind greeting cards, which will be…

Creatures of the Night

Experience the thrill of nature after dark at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve! Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, in collaboration with the Prairielands Foundation, for an…

October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification – Fall Date Added

Illinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading…

Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium

Join us for our annual fall online event: Gardening in the Air!, a free virtual gardening symposium featuring horticulture experts from University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University…

Cooking for 1 or 2 | Fairbury

Most recipes make a family-sized portion, causing a weeks’ worth of leftovers for someone cooking for one or two people. 

Learn how to cut down a recipe, freeze ingredients and homemade meals…