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Birding Across Kankakee: Aroma Land and Water Preserve

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

On…

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Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

Two songbirds and an open field guide book

Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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Illinois Finance Authority Programs Overview

Unlocking Capital for Illinois Communities
Discover strategies for unlocking capital for communities in Illinois.

Illinois Extension will host a webinar highlighting how the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) helps communities close funding…

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Invasive Species Q&A Livestream

Everyday Environment Series
Everyday Environment Series

Do you have questions about invasive species? We have the answers! The Everyday Environment team with University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free livestream Q…

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Integrating Health, Education, and Economy in Outdoor Recreation

Resilient Communities Series

Illinois’s natural landscapes are an economic engine driving public health and high-impact youth development. Explore how investing in outdoor recreation…

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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

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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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