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Spring Wildflower Hike

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Dayton Bluffs Preserve. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the…

Franklin Creek Family Fun Day

County: Lee

Lee County 4-H Families are invited to enjoy a fun day at Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Join us for hiking and a few fun games. If you want to fish there are two ponds at Franklin Creek. The…

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Tree Planting and Earth Day Workshop

County: Washington, Bond, Clinton, Marion, Jefferson

Planting trees is a fun and meaningful way for kids to connect with nature while helping the planet! By joining our tree-planting program, children can learn the importance of environmental…

Vegetable Gardening Series at Rock Island library

Insects and Diseases
County: Rock Island

The last session of our five-week series from University of Illinois Extension will take place on April 21: Insects and Diseases

Led by Emily Swihart, horticulture educator, participants can…

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Illinois Extension Open House

Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Williamson counties
County: Jackson, Franklin, Perry, Randolph, Williamson

Discover the resources and services your local extension office offers on April 21 from 2-6 p.m. We're hosting open houses at each of our five county offices. Come meet our team and learn about…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week Two

Topics: Backyard Bird Cousins and Forest Bathing
County: Rock Island
Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 21
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

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Hooked on Fishing

Fishing Clinic
County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Join us for an exciting and educational experience designed for participants to learn about fishing while exploring the beauty and natural resources of one of Illinois' most stunning state parks,…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating!

County: JoDaviess

The 2025 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Elizabeth Community Building in Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

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Dreams Cloverbud Session

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Our local 4-H teens have been hard at work preparing a special workshop for our Cloverbud members, centered on exploring dreams and dreaming big in life!

Youth are invited to…

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