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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Giant City State Park
County: Jackson

Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…

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Summer Photography Workshop

County: Christian
Join Christian County Master Gardeners and learn how to capture the breathtaking beauty of summer at a hands-on photography workshop!

Mary Davis of Mary Katlin Photography will discuss digital…
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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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4-H General Show

Johnson County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The third show…

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4-H Beginner Photography Workshop

County: Macoupin
This 4-H Youth Photography Workshop is designed to help young photographers enhance their skills by focusing on the critical elements of light and composition. Participants will explore how to frame…

Nature's Paint Box: Thomson

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Purple daises.

A Botanical Evening in the Garden

County: Coles
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring evening in the beautiful Idea Garden at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital on Thursday, June 18, from 5:30–7 p.m. Stroll through the garden and learn about the plants,…
A group of spotted pigs wandering in their fence.

Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier will be held at the Wenneman's Meat Market on June 18 at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…

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Drive-Thru Pork Dinner Fundraiser

Friends of Extension and Kendall County 4-H Foundation
County: Kendall

 

Get a tasty pork chop or pork burger dinner in a convenient, drive-thru format on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Join the…

Garden Walk 2026

Presented by the Champaign County Master Gardeners
County: Champaign

The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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