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Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

2026 Rockford
County: Winnebago
Gardening For Food, Flowers & Fun 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026Presented by University of Illinois Extension and Winnebago County Master Gardeners at NIU Rockford…
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Gardener's Palette

30th Annual
Calling All Gardeners: The 30th Annual Gardener’s Palette

The University of Illinois Extension Adams County Master Gardeners invite you to attend the 30th Annual Gardener's Palette, a one-day…

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Northeast Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support youth in…
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2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

VCMG Presents: Garden Day 2026

County: Vermilion

The Vermilion County Master Gardeners are hard at work planning this year's annual Garden Day. With an expert line-up of speakers and a host of talented local vendors, this year's event promises…

Fleece blankets

Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club
County: McHenry

What to Bring & Expect:

PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each 4-H member must be fully enrolled and approved in…

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Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2026

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited…

Seed swap gathering

McLean County Seed Swap

Presented by McLean County Extension and Normal Public Library
County: McLean
Join us for the McLean County Seed Swap on March 16 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Normal Public Library. This will be a come-and-go event to swap vegetable seeds, scion (fruit tree) wood, native seeds,…
farm pond

Farm Pond Management

County: Clinton, Bond, Marion, Washington

Farm ponds can bring seasons of enjoyment for recreation and fishing, but they need a plan for management strategies. Chris Lueking, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will cover pond…

Person Doing Tai Chi on a Mountain

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Livingston County)

County: Livingston
Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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