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Farm to Future Tour

County: Clinton, Bond, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

Native Landscape Design Workshop

County: Champaign
Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with the Native Landscape Design Drawing Workshop! This two-part program will guide participants in redesigning a defined garden…
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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Nature's Green Things
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…
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Seed Starting and Saving for Gardeners

Earlville Library District
County: LaSalle

Get a jump start on the growing season! Participants will learn practical techniques for starting seeds indoors, discover which seeds can be direct-sown outdoors, and explore methods for saving…

cows in pasture by pond

Farm Pond Management

County: Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Farm ponds can bring seasons of enjoyment for recreation and fishing, but they need a plan for management strategies. Chris Lueking, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will cover pond…

herbs and lettuce growing in pots

Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

Community members working in a garden that is just starting to sprout

Community and School Gardens Course Offering

McHenry County
County: McHenry
The University of Illinois Extension will host an introduction to Community and School Gardens with additional resources to use to apply for grants. 

This introduction session to the…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

County: Winnebago

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

An adult and a child wearing aprons work together at a woodworking bench filled with tools. The 4-H logo is in the top right corner.

4-H Woodworking Workshop

County: Jersey
Join Jersey County 4-H and the JCHS Ag Department for a Woodworking Workshop. Learn woodworking skills and create a project to take home!
Located at the JCHS Shop (use walk-in door next to large…
Books lined on shelves with text "spark at the library" and the 4-H clover logo

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…

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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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