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YQCA Training

County: Macoupin

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Food Decorating

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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Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Christian
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

County: Winnebago

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

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Legacy and Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: Henry

Planning for the future of your farm is essential to protecting your family, your land, and your legacy. Understanding how succession works—and the pitfalls to avoid—can make a meaningful…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

March Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Soft Landings at The Dunn Museum

Registration is Full
County: Lake

Soft Landings are landscaped areas beneath native trees designed to support beneficial insects throughout their life cycles. Join us at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to learn how to create a…

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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…

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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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