Events

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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

Save the date!

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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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…

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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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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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Mindfulness Hike at Spring Creek Preserve

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…

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Conservation Tours

Mindfulness walk with Prairie Land Conservancy
County: McDonough
Mindfulness walks provide multiple health benefits.

Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…

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State 4-H State Shoot: Air Rifle

Save the date! More information coming soon.

The State Shoot for Air Rifle is happening September 12 in Bloomington.

The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as…

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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Mindfulness Hike at Tawny Oaks Singing Woods

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…

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Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Chair

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Stay strong, supple, and steady, no getting up and down from the floor required! This gentle Chair Yoga class offers all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice while using the support of a chair…
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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