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Take Charge of Your Health | Virtual

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with your ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Find practical…

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Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon

Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…

Bi-State Homesteading Conference set for February 20

Drawing knowledge from Illinois and Indiana

The Bi-State Homesteading Conference will take place Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET in the Beef House Oak Room, offering hands-on, research-based education for individuals…

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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

at 71st/Crandon Organic Garden
County: Cook

Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…

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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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4-H Winter Photo Contest

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member during the Winter of 2025-2026 (Nov 25-Feb 26).

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Winter Elementary OpenSciEd Institutes

Teacher professional learning for Unit 1 and Unit 2 in all Grades K-5
County: Cook

Engage your students this Spring in minds-on, inquiry-focused science learning with Elementary OpenSciEd for grades K-5!

Prepare to implement the first unit in your grade with our 2-day…

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Seed Starting for Success: Pocket-Friendly and Eco-Smart Methods

County: Winnebago

Get a head start on a successful growing season and have the garden you want at a pocket-friendly cost by starting your seeds at home. Simplify seed starting by joining Illinois Extension Master…

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Rooted

A plant-based conference
County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall

2026 ROOTED SPONSORS
Leafing Out Level
Green Guerrilla | Possibility Place Nursery | Ball Horticultural
Strong Stem Level
The Conservation Foundation | The…

4-H public speaking contest

McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: McHenry

One of the most important skills that 4-H members can learn is to speak in front of a group. In 4-H, members have many opportunities to practice this skill. Besides doing presentations at the club…

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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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