Events

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Eat and Educate - Let's Talk about Stress!

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Stress is a funny thing. Sometimes it can motivate us.  But, if we don’t find an outlet, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically.  In this program, we will explore the…

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Beginning Embroidery Workshop

County: Franklin

Discover the joy of stitching in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for youth ages 8–18. Participants will learn basic embroidery techniques, explore colorful threads and fabrics, and…

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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

Registration is open!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…

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Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow

County: Union, Pulaski, Alexander, Johnson, Massac

Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…

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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament

Save the date!

The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…

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State 4-H Robotics Competition

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H State Robotics Competition is a statewide STEM event where youth enrolled in 4-H robotics programs come together to design, build, and program robots as teams…

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Plant Sale

County: Pope

University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a plant sale at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on May 2nd, 2026. The sale will be located under the pavilion near the administration…

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Hold That Thought: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness

County: Williamson

Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Misplaced your keys or cell phone? Forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered “yes,” you are not alone!…

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Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Explore how community‑supported enterprises help small towns retain essential businesses and strengthen local vitality.

Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…

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State 4-H Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)

This event is now at capacity.

If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, you may still register and we will contact you if a spot opens up!

To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a…

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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