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Master Naturalist Core Education Training

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
University of Illinois Extension's Naturalist Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about the natural world. The goal of the program is not to teach you…

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Planning for Community Geothermal: Three Communities, Three Approaches Toward Energy Independence

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 

Geothermal energy is expanding beyond individual homes to increase energy independence in neighborhoods, commercial buildings, and municipal facilities.…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - October

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…

Murray Baker Bridge

Go Green: Light-up Murray Baker Bridge

Celebrate National 4-H Week
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Marshall, Putnam, Knox, Stark

4-H members, volunteers, families, alumni, and supporters are invited to join us at Riverfront Park in East Peoria (near entrance to Outdoor World) for the lighting of Murray Baker Bridge in 4-H…

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Fun with Food Science at Home

for youth ages 5-18 and their family

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…

college and Career Road Trip sign displayed outside of a room with youth learning.

Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference

Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the Conference

Join us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…

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Nature Journaling: Nature in Words

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Laura BlackabyDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Off Highway 116, East Peoria, IL
Porta potty available near parking lot…

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Mindfulness Hike at Big Creek Park

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…

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Unit 20 Livestock Judging Contest

County: Clark
Join us on October 16 for the 2nd Annual Livestock Judging Contest! 

Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine,…

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Fulton 4-H Achievement Program and Volunteer Recognition

County: Fulton

4-H families, volunteers, and donors are invited to an afternoon event to celebrate "Green and Growing: 125th 4-H Anniversary" 

We are celebrating the anniversary, by celebrating what…