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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

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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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Plant Parts
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
 This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…

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Women and the Land

Spotlight on Conservation
County: Knox

Discover how practical, on‑farm conservation can strengthen both your land and your bottom line. This educational program will explore conservation practices that keep nutrients where they belong—…

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Harvesting and Succession Planting

Homegrown Harvest (Summer Series)
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…

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Marcoot Jersey Creamery

County: Marion

Experience a hands-on “field to fork” tour where youth can explore how milk goes from the farm to the table. Participants will visit the milking parlor and learn about the milking process,…

Youth Bicycle Safety Day

Youth Bicycle Safety Day

County: Winnebago

Join us for a Youth Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Building 4, 500 W. 1st Street, Pecatonica.  Participants will…

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2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Come out and support our local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills at the 2026 4-H Horse Show! 

From riding demonstrations to equestrian…

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Dragonfly Identification Walk

County: Johnson

Join Master Naturalists Pat Dunbar and Mary McCarthy for a relaxed and engaging nature walk focused on spotting and identifying dragonflies at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Whether…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

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Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows 2026

County: Sangamon

Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for…

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