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Wee Nats

Racoons
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…
Dairy cow with 4-H clover and event title: Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

The Quincy Middle FFA Chapter and 4-H in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties would like to invite you to attend the Section 11 FFA and 4 H-Dairy Cattle Judging…

Robotics competitors gather around a table.

State 4-H Robotics Competition

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H State Robotics Competition is a statewide STEM event where youth enrolled in 4-H robotics programs come together to design, build, and program robots as teams…

wildflowers

Spring Wildflower Hike

Sandy Ford Land & Water Reserve
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

Wild plum trees are blooming in the forest at Owsley Wildlands.

Conservation Tours

Owsley Wildlands Forest Tour
County: McDonough
Create healthy forests while building a connection to the land.

Our woodlands are in trouble. In areas too small to farm or too rugged to clear, forests are becoming overwhelmed by invasive plants…

A brain holding a lightbulb with "Hold that thought."

Hold That Thought: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness

County: Williamson

Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Misplaced your keys or cell phone? Forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered “yes,” you are not alone!…

dirt path through tall green grass

Native Alternative for Landscaping Grasses and Sedges | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Sustainable landscaping starts with the plants we choose. Join us for an engaging and informative program designed for landscape professionals and property owners who want to incorporate more…
A sign on a tree warning about ticks in the area

Ticks in Illinois

Become a Citizen Scientist!
County: Lake
 Have you found yourself worrying that those pesky little bugs seem to be everywhere lately? You might be right, tick populations are on the rise, and new species may be appearing in our area.…
Small ruminants

Health & Management Roundup for Small Ruminants

McHenry
County: McHenry

Program Details:
May 4 at 6:00 p.m. McHenry County Extension Office
This FREE program is open to the public as well as 4-H families.
Join University of Illinois Extension Livestock…

Grow your own groceries, melons

Melons and Gourds

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? 

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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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