Geothermal in the Midwest

With a growing energy demand, the transition from fossil fuels is needed to decarbonize energy systems. State and federal policymakers in Illinois and the Midwest are committed to implementing…

Lee County 4-H Junior Gardener SPIN Club

4-H Junior Gardener teaches children about the wonderful world of gardening through hands-on investigation of growing their own vegetables & flowers and learning to use the harvest. A portion…

Container Garden Workshop | Utica

With Spring right around the corner, you may be thinking about getting outdoors.  What better way to enjoy your outdoor space than adding to your landscape with beautiful Container Gardens.  Learn…

Farmette in Action 4-H SPIN Club

Registration now open! More detailed registration instructions are available below. 

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a small farm? During this 6-week 4-H Special Interest Club,…

Getting Started with Native Plants

Getting Started With Native Plants hosted by Piatt County Master Gardeners

Learn about native plants from Wild Ones, Illinois Prairie Chapter. The workshop will cover the benefits of…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Dig in with confidence this spring with this How Does Your Garden Grow? workshop that will cover how to grow a vegetable garden from seed to harvest. Whether growers have several acres, raised…

All About Earthworms

In celebration of Earth Day, Extension Master Naturalist Dennis Johnson will present All About Earthworms.

Dennis Johnson is a retired science teacher and high school administrator.  He's…

Cooking with Herbs

Add some herbs and spices to your life by learning to cook with herbs! We’ll review the differences between spices, herbs, and seeds, buying, storing, and preparing herbs, what herbs go best with…

Spark at the Library- Magic Swimming Fish

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

Food Pantry Network - HOI Meeting

Event Time: 1:30 p.m.

Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois (HOI) is a partnership of local pantries, food banks, community volunteers, and organizations that work together to alleviate…