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4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

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Preserve at Home

A Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat summer…

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Serve It Safely

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…

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CPR Training for Youth

In Partnership with Kirby Medical Center
County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

Unfortunately, This program has reached its participant maximum. For questions or to be informed about future opportunities contact Anne Reinbold. 

This hands-on CPR training is…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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Salty Puffy Paint Cloverbud Workshop

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Love puffy paint and want to learn how to make your own? Join us at the Macon County Extension Office in the Clover Room and make your own salty puffy paint! It's fun, easy, and there might even…

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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

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Willy's Garden Week

County: Macon

Youth are invited to spend five days learning about plants, insects, and wildlife you might find in your own garden. Join the Master Gardeners in the Children's Auditorium at the Decatur Public…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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