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Junior Master Naturalist

County: Hancock
This program is open to youth ages 9-12 and limited to 15 participants. Transportation is included! Get ready for an adventure in nature! In the Junior Master Naturalist program, youth will…

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Neighborhood Gardeners

County: Pope

Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…

Youth judging livestock.

2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Mark your calendars!

Illinois 4-H Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine & Meat Goats) Judging Contest

Registration Site **There will be a $10 entry fee for all senior…

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Animals in the Serengeti, electric transmission towers, coastal structures and ocean waves
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OpenSciEd High School Launch | Cook County

Teacher professional learning focused on high quality instructional materials
County: Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake

Are you ready to implement high-quality NGSS materials in your high school science classroom?
Nationally certified facilitators from the University of Illinois Extension STEM Team are excited…

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Perry County 4-H Food Show

County: Perry

The Perry County 4-H Foods Show will be held at the Pinckneyville Community Center on Tuesday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the…

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Farm Business Foundations - Session 2

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Learn the essentials with the Farm Business Foundations series!

Whether you are starting a new farming operation, taking over the family farm, or looking to relearn important topics,…

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Discovering Dragonflies

Brookport Library
County: Massac, Johnson, Alexander, Pulaski, Union

Youth ages 6-12 yrs are invited to explore the world of dragonflies! Listen to a story, participate in learning activities, and make a dragonfly craft. View the flyer for a complete listing of…

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Preserve at Home

Macon County Extension Office
County: Macon

Preserving at home is easier than you think!  Learn skills and resources to safely waterbath and pressure can and preserve through freezing, drying, and fermentation.  Turn your garden…

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Putting ‘Self’ Back into Self-Care

County: Cook

Learn the importance of making time for self-care as well as lowering barriers to access.  Discover simple and cost-effective ways to add self-care into your life. Presented by Community…

Wild about plants

Wild About Plants Summer Program

County: Will
Learn all about gardening and horticulture in this fun program for youth!

Join us for the Wild About Plants program hosted at the Will County Extension Office (100 Manhattan Rd Joliet, IL 60433).…

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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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