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Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests

The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…

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2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 6

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…

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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

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The Big Year Movie Night & Fall Migration Mini-Sit Kickoff

County: Johnson

Inspired by the spirit of friendly competition in The Big Year, this film serves as the perfect kickoff to our birding season and the upcoming 2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit," where birders of all…

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Butterfly and Dragonfly Adventures

County: Johnson
Join our Master Naturalists for a fun-filled morning of discovery! We'll enjoy a craft, read a story together, and take a short identification hike as we learn about the fascinating world of…
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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026

County: Pike

Join University of Illinois Extension staff and researchers to learn about research updates, herd management decisions, and new trends.

All attendees must register by emailing Travis Meteer…