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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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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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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Bond

The Bond County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Greenville Livestock Auction Barn in Greenville. It will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need…

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Wee Nats

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County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
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Livingston County 4-H Beef Tattoo and Weigh-In

County: Livingston

4-H members planning to show steers (or market heifers in Livingston County) in the county or state shows this summer must have their animals weighed and tattooed at a 4-H event. The Livingston…

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Bridge Bust 2026

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane
12th 4-H BRIDGE BUST

Note: Team registration open now!

Join us for the 12th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging program tests bridge-building prowess, and…

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The Great Seed Event 2026

McHenry County
County: McHenry

McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!

Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…

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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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10th Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and Pancake Breakfast

County: Pope

Join us as we celebrate a decade of making maple syrup at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center at our 10th annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and 4H pancake breakfast.

Maple…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

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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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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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