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Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers

Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers

County: Macon

Discover the art of floriography, where flowers are used to send a secret message. Each bloom, color, and arrangement carried meaning, from love and friendship, to subtle disapproval.

In…

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Oglesby Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Oglesby Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

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4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Christian

Show us your creative side and design the 2026 4-H Showbook Cover!

Entry Requirements:

"Christian County 4-H Showbook" and the year "2026" must be shown somewhere in your design.Use any 4…
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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Bloomington

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Montgomery

Show us your creative side and design the 2026 4-H Showbook Cover!

Entry Requirements:

"Montgomery County 4-H Showbook" and the year "2026" must be shown somewhere in your design.Use any…
White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Macoupin

Show us your creative side and design the 2026 4-H Showbook Cover!

Entry Requirements:

"Macoupin County 4-H Showbook" and the year "2026" must be shown somewhere in your design.Use any 4-…
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Take Charge of Your Health | Virtual

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with your ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Find practical…

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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Marion

The Marion County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. It will be held from 7-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need to come to…

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Family Ice Fishing Clinic

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing from the professionals at an ice fishing clinic presented by IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension. Join us at Sinnissippi Park in…

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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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