Seed Saving Program

Preserve your garden from year to year with seed saving.

You don’t need to run to the store each year for a fresh batch of seeds. Seed saving is a great way to continue your garden from the…

Serve it Safely: Non-Restaurant Food Handlers Course

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…

Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections

Break the chains of isolation and strengthen social connections

Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness significantly affect the quality of life, particularly for older adults.…

Virtual 4-H Café Conversation: School’s Out for the Summer – Share Strategies to Keep Kids Engaged!- Virtual 4-H Café Conversation

The Illinois 4-H Volunteerism Work Group is excited to bring you multiple opportunities this Spring for you to participate in Volunteer Training and Café Conversations! This is a…

Mason 4-H Federation Meeting

All Mason 4-H teenagers are invited to join the county-wide Federation group. Federation meets monthly and focuses on leadership development, community service, and planning special events. Mixed…

Fungus Among Us: An Insight to Fungi in Illinois Ecosystems

There's more to mushrooms than meets the eye. 

Fungi are more than a pathogen eating your trees or the mushroom in your meals. Not a plant or an animal, fungi are dynamic organisms that help…

Richland County 4-H Flower Basket Workshop

We are hosting a flower basket workshop at the Richland County Extension office on May 9, 2024 from 6-7 pm. During this workshop, youth will get to learn about the different plants and get to…

Vining Through Pumpkin Production

Whether your goal is to have a colorful yard full of orange this fall or you want to grow the biggest pumpkin you can, now is the time to start thinking and planning for it.

Join…

Build a Healthy Immune System | Selby

A healthy immune system gives the body a layer of protection. While no food or healthy lifestyle behavior can prevent illness, you can help boost your immunity with a healthy balance of nutrient-…

Water Bath Canning: The Dos and Don'ts of Canning Jams and Jellies

Love making jam or jelly with fresh produce and not sure how to store it? Join Illinois Extension to learn the ins and outs of water bath canning jams and jellies and get hands-on practice making…