Events

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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead

County: Jackson

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…

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5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Randolph and Perry County 4-H Small Pet Show

County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pet Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Horse Show

County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 1 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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Trash Blast at Giant City State Park

County: Jackson

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) at Giant City State Park to protect our local natural resources by hosting a fall Trash Blast on June 13…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 3

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 15, beginning at 8 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Auction

County: Randolph, Perry

Current 4-H youth who showcase livestock during the fair can participate in the Perry and Randolph County Livestock Auction. This event is at the Perry County Fairgrounds on June 16 at 6 p.m. and…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 16, beginning at 11 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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