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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026The 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…
Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Giant City State Park
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth’s Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve
Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends at some of our local sites. All ages…
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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,…
Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children
Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…
Wellness Wednesday
Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall well-being.
Each…
Planning for Pollinators this Fall
Learn about pollinator friendly garden cleanup and fall planting of native perennials. Then stay for a workday at the pollinator gardens on the Egret Slough Trail behind the Wetlands Center. The…
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Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations 2026
Meet with University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts and learn about the latest research affecting farms while attending the Greater Peoria Farm Show.
Visit the Illinois Extension…
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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase
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…
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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…