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Wee Nats

Wetlands
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,…

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Master Gardener Plant Sale

Christian County
County: Christian

Christian County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale in the back parking lot of the Christian County Extension Office. Shop a wide variety of perennials, native plants, house plants, trees,…

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Plant and Bake Sale

County: Clark
Bring your seedlings, cuttings, and houseplants to sell. Sell your extras or buy what you need! Bake some treats and sell them too, or just come to shop. You set your own prices.  PLEASE…
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Spring Bird Walk

Illinois Extension Master Naturalists
County: McLean

Spring is the perfect season for birdwatching, especially as vibrant warblers and other migratory birds pass through on their journey to nesting grounds. Join us on May 3 from 8:00 to 9:30…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

Sheet Weigh In McHenry County Fairgrounds

Sheep Weigh In

McHenry County
County: McHenry
McHenry County Fairgrounds COUNTY FAIR ONLY: The following rules can be found in the McHenry County 4-H Livestock showbookAll market lambs must have been tattooed by McHenry County…
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4-H Rabbit Workshop

Wabash County

If you're showing rabbits at this year's fair, plan to attend the 4-H Rabbit Workshop! 

This a hands-on experience for youth to learn about rabbit selection and how to get their rabbit…

YQCA In-person Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

4-H members who plan to show Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine or Goats at the county 4-H shows must complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training by June 1 of the current year. Join…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | May

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

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