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Oak Tree Savanna Planting

Community Service
County: Montgomery

The Oak Tree Savanna Planting Workshop & Community Service Project is a hands-on event focused on planting 25 oak trees at 522 E Tremont St. in Hillsboro. This project is a grant-funded…

Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day with 4-H Clovers

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

County: JoDaviess

The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

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Tazewell 4-H Archery Spring Session Begins

County: Tazewell

Youth, ages 8 to 18, interested in participating in a 6-session archery 4-H club can contact the office to discuss registration availability.  

All participants must be enrolled in 4-H…

Grow your own groceries, root crops

Root Crops: Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, and Onions

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Birds of Prey

at Zion - Benton Public Library
County: Lake

Join us as we learn about birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet!

Program is open to kids from 2nd-5th grade.

Registration is required and limited to 20 kids.

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Succession Planning
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

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Water Stewardship Educator Training

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…

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Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension
County: Lake

A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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