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4-H Large Animal Exhibition

Union County Fairgrounds
County: Union

4-H members in Union County will show Swine, Beef, Dairy, Goat, and Sheep classes during the Union County Fair 4-H Livestock Show August 25. The show will begin at  8:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…

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Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…

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Which Grass is Which? Grass Identification Workshop

County: Johnson

When looking at green blades of grass, it can often be difficult to tell which grass is which. While identifying grasses can be tricky, it doesn't always have to be.

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Trash Blast - Bean Ridge

County: Alexander, Pulaski, Union, Massac, Johnson

Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:…

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Fresh produce. Hybrid Master Gardener Training
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Hybrid Master Gardener Training

County: Johnson

The next Master Gardener training will be a hybrid course.  In-person class sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays from September 8 to November 24, from 9am-12pm at the Johnson County…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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State 4-H State Shoot: Archery

Registration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…

Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports logo.

State 4-H State Shoot: Shotgun

Registration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…

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Trash Blast - Turkey Bayou

County: Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac

Join us at Turkey Bayou on October 2 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through Oc.tober from 1:00 p.m to 3:…

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Independent Grocer Summit

County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski

Save the date! The 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit will take place October 7 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Be sure to view the recap video from the 2025 Grocer Summit and visit the…