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Birdhouse Workshop

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office
County: Marshall

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

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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…

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Froggy Friends Ponds

Cloverbud-Workshop Woodford
County: Woodford
Hop on over to the Woodford County Farm Bureau and learn all about frogs.Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Location: Woodford County Farm Bureau Conference Room 1201 S…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

County: JoDaviess

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

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Conservation Conversations

Sustainability on the Farm
County: LaSalle

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Plant Parts: Roots
County: Piatt
Join us for a collection of nature-inspired stories at this free program presented by Piatt County 4-H and the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Kids of all ages are invited to explore the hidden world…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

March Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…

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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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