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Nights in Nature | Genoa

County: DeKalb

Come out to the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Nature Preserve and take part in Nights in Nature! We will offer guided hikes in the forest, we will sing songs by the fire, and…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

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Public Speaking Workshops

Fall 2026 | Yorkville
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Grow life skills while having fun!

Learn basic techniques to improve your presentation and speaking skills! Workshop participants will:

Grow confidence in speakingPractice voice controlLearn to…

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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

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Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots | Cottage-Core | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Looking for a little cottage-core holiday inspiration? Join the Boone County Master Gardeners for Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots and discover how to turn nature’s bounty into…

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Forest Quest | Genoa

School's Out Day Camp at the Natural Resource Education Center!
County: DeKalb
NEW THIS YEAR AT THE NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER (NREC): Forest Quest 2026 is calling… and your kiddo is about to be the main character in the woods. Register your child now for Forest Quest!…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part course is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase

A watercolor painting of a rainbow-colored heart on white paper, with a watercolor paint set and brushes on a blue wooden table.

Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…