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Tropical Plants

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

County: Livingston
Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…
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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals

YQCA In Person Training

County: McHenry

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

Grow your own groceries, summer squash

Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Herbs

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y text layered over a grey background with animated heart, stethescope, and blood pressure meter pictured

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Diabetes and the Heart

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

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Baking materials including eggs, butter, dough, flour, and a rolling pin.
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Flour Power: Baking SPIN Club

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

The Flour Power Baking SPIN Club will meet at First Christian Church in Sterling April 20, 27, and May 4 from 5 to 6:30 PM. Participants will make delicious, homemade brownies, pie crust/pie, and…

A landscape that is split between a thriving green field and a barren

Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities

For elected officials, community leaders, and public employees
County: Lake
Illinois communities are already seeing the effects of a changing climate—heavier rains, more frequent flooding, hotter summers, shifting seasons, and added strain on local infrastructure. To help…
Various types of vegetables in food storage containers.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Jersey, Macoupin

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

A split look at a thriving green space and a dry arid landscape

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

For Community Members
County: Lake
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our…

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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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