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Seed Starting and Saving for Gardeners

Reddick Public Library
County: LaSalle

Get a jump start on the growing season! Participants will learn practical techniques for starting seeds indoors, discover which seeds can be direct-sown outdoors, and explore methods for saving…

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2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden - Williamson County

County: Williamson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

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Annie's Project Workshop

County: Macon

Join us in Annie's Project Workshop and learn about all 5 areas of risk management - financial, human resource, legal, market, and production. This course will allow you to learn from women…

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2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

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McHenry County 4-H International Night

County: McHenry
4‑H Passport to the World Open House

Embark on a global adventure right here in McHenry County. Our 4‑H clubs are excited to showcase their Passport to the World projects—an immersive celebration…

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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…

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Joys of Gardening

A Saturday of Horticulture Fun!
County: Stephenson
Join us for the 27th Annual JOYS OF GARDENING on February 28, 2026, for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun!The event runs from 8:25 a.m. to Noon (registration at 8 a.m., keynote at 8:25 a.m.) at Highland…
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Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Alexander

Have you heard the calling to become a community scientist? Attend this in-person or online training February 28 to help us collect data along Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest. Click here…

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Gardener's Pathway & Artisan Market

Come to this annual gardening workshop!
County: DeKalb
Hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners

Grow your skills, spark your creativity, and connect with fellow plant lovers at this year’s Gardening Workshop and Artisan Market—a full day designed…

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Piatt County Packing Event

Piatt County 4-H
Join us to make a difference!
 
We’re excited to share that Piatt County 4-H has received a $1,000 Food Advocacy Grant!
With this support, we are partnering with Illini Fighting Hunger…

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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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