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Fantastic Fungi: Movie & Literature Review

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Kick off our fungi education series with a free screening of the award-winning documentary Fantastic Fungi! After the movie, we'll gather for a casual discussion about mushroom books, field guides…

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A visual arts 3 layer cake display.
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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

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The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

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Sunflower Showmanship Contest

Make a difference at the Illinois State Fair!

Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics…

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Master Naturalist August Meeting

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Meeting and Educational ProgramJoin us for an afternoon of learning and stewardship along Kickapoo Creek! We'll begin with a presentation from the Friends of Kickapoo Creek, who will share the…

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North Pope Creek and Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting

County: Henry, Mercer, Rock Island

Join local conservation partners for the North Pope Creek & Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting.

This meeting will introduce the watershed planning process and provide an opportunity…

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Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…

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Conservation Tours

Brent Fowler-Sapp Farm Wagon Tour
County: McDonough
Creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. He has…

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2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

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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…

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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 Conservation@Home Garden Tour

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for a tour to view beautiful gardens already certified by the Conservation@Home program. You will be able to view other approaches to conservation to plan for your own ecologically-minded…