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A large, well-manicured backyard landscape featuring blue and black salvia plants in potted planters.

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore annuals that are actually perennials with a little extra care.

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

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Learn to Build Rain Gardens | Genoa

Rainscaping Education Program
County: DeKalb
Did you know you can literally design a garden that helps manage stormwater?  Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program at the Natural Resource Education Center! This hands-on training…

Diabetes word in front of food

Diabetes 101

Heart Healthy Eating
County: Stephenson
Diabetes touches millions of lives every day. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are supporting a loved one, you’re not alone. With the right…

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4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

SPIN Club — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth!
County: Ogle
Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…
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Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings

for 4-H club leaders

Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Application, Scholarship, & FAFSA Help Lab (Parents recommended to stay for this session.)
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…
Lead Learn Thrive

Northern Illinois 4-H Volunteer & Teen Leader 2026 Conference

Lead · Learn · Thrive
County: DeKalb

Join us for the Lead · Learn · Thrive 4-H Volunteer & Teen Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture Building.

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Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports logo.

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…

Herbs planted in pots

Herb Gardening | Oregon

With Horticulturist Bruce Black
County: Ogle
Hands-On Herb Workshop with Horticulturist Bruce Black and Program Coordinator Jan Saglier! Reserve your spot now by calling the Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. The program fee is $10. Join…

Diabetes word in front of food

Diabetes 101

Management Beyond Food
County: Stephenson
Diabetes touches millions of lives every day. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are supporting a loved one, you’re not alone. With the right…