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4-H Volunteer Café Conversation: Helping Youth Thrive Through Leadership!

Join us for a Café Conversation on Thursday, April 3; 6:30 – 7:45 PM. 

Leaders, registration will be through ZSuites. Also, please encourage your teens serving in club leadership to attend as…

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Success with Indoor Plants

Care and Maintenance
County: Macoupin

Make your houseplants happy with a little TLC! Plants that thrive in indoor environments require a balance of plant culture and human care. Learn how to create a healthy houseplant environment by…

The Economics of Conservation

County: Henry

Join us for a farmer-led discussion on in-field nutrient loss reduction strategies and conservation practices, with a focus on economic impacts. This event provides a platform for farmers and…

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Eat What You Grow

County: Macoupin

By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to eat…

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Cooking for One or Two!

County: LaSalle
Households with one or two people exist across all generations, and cooking for yourself or just one other person can be challenging. How can you avoid buying too many ingredients while still…

McLean County Extension Council Board Meeting

County: McLean

The McLean County Extension Council Board Meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at the McLean County Government Center. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in…

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Whole Heart Health

County: Cook

Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, yet according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is largely preventable with lifestyle changes and education.  Learn…

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Illinois Food System Roadmap

Help build a local, sustainable, resilient Illinois foodshed 

Supported by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Experimental Station has convened a Task Force…

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Cook County Master Naturalist Training

Spring 2025 Training
County: Cook
Cook County Master Naturalist Training provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Master Naturalists earn…

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Plant Trees with 4-H Green Communities

Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District
County: DuPage, Kane
4-H Green Communities Tree Planting Project in partnership with Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
Over the last few years, Illinois 4-H has partnered with Soil and Water…

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