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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Entomology

Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell 4-H
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

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Kitchen Skillathon

Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties
County: Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne

Youth ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to participate in the Kitchen Skillathon. The Skillathon is a fun competition that will test participants'…

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club with sewing machine and fabrics in background

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club

Intro to Sewing
County: Vermilion

Join Our 4-H Sewing SPIN Club!
Are you a young, creative mind eager to learn the art of sewing? Look no further! Our 4-H Sewing Club is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity and…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Marshall

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

Everyday Life with Diabetes text layered over a picture of a woman talking with a physician.

Everyday Life with Diabetes

Diabetes and the Heart
Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for two educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills. In…
smiling woman putting pickles in canning jars

Canning with Confidence

County: Rock Island

Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! This class covers proper techniques for using a water bath canner, including electric models,…

prairie grass and flowers and master naturalist logo

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training | Oregon | Pre-register by March 13

Participants do not need to live in Ogle County
County: Ogle

Individuals who are passionate about nature, conservation, and strengthening their communities are invited to apply for the Illinois Master Naturalist Program, now accepting registrations for its…

Overhead side view of bin set up at U of I Feed Technology Center in Urbana

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
Working around grain is a dangerous role that many perform every day. 

Learn ways to ensure that safety is at the forefront of a workday by attending in person or tuning in to the livestream…

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Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

Grow your own groceries, broccoli

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, and more

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? 

Join…

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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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