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Fun with Food Science at Home

for youth ages 5-18 and their family

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…

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Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference

Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the Conference

Join us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…

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Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026

County: Ford

Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Echoes and Embers Art Camp

for youth ages 8-14, open to 4-H and non-4-H members

Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…

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What’s Happening Under the Panels? Exploring Solar Impacts on Soil Health 

Resilient Communities Webinar Series

What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

October Session
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

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Climate Stewards Training Program

Champaign County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Champaign
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions

The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the…

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Fishing Derby at 4-H Memorial Camp

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Families are invited to an afternoon of fishing, fish cleaning demonstrations, prizes, and a campfire with hotdogs and s'mores. Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing gear. No…

Monitoring Sangamon River freshwater mussels through community science"

an East Central Illinois Master Naturalist presentation
County: Champaign
A volunteer-led freshwater mussel monitoring program in the upper Sangamon River brings together community scientists, researchers, and conservation organizations to conduct a 10-year mark-recapture…