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State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

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NatureFest | DeKalb County

County: DeKalb

University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, and the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting their annual NatureFest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Spring Wildflower Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Nell's Woodland. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the forest…

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4-H National Day of Service

Mark your calendars for the National 4-H Day of Service April 26!

On this day, 4-H members and clubs continue to demonstrate they are True Leaders in Service, as they work to support both their…

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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Goat Clinic

County: Jackson, Williamson

Join us for a Goat showing clinic on April 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. Bring your own goat and learn how to show it during…

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4-H National Day of Service

County: Macoupin

Crazy Clovers and Lucky Birds 4-H Club members will be picking up litter across Carlinville and are inviting others to join the community service project for 4-H National Day of Service on April…

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Spring Bird Walk

Illinois Extension Master Naturalists
County: Livingston
Spring is a great time to look for birds, especially colorful warblers passing through on their way to nesting grounds along with other birds we only see during migration. Join us on April 26 from 8:…
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Chainsaw Training - Monticello

County: Piatt
Join us for a hands-on, field training for Beginner Chainsaw Safety. Participants will be trained in safe use of chainsaws, safety gear to use, tree felling and wood cutting techniques, and chainsaw…
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4-H Animal Clinic

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

The annual 4-H Animal Clinic for Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington counties will be on April 26 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds (1899 Methodist St, Carlyle). This is going to be a…

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4-H Goat Clinic

Richland County
County: Richland

If you're showing goats at this year's fair, plan to attend the 4-H Goat Clinic! The Terrell family will teach the workshop and discuss the following topics:

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