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Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

Older couples walking on the sidewalk using their canes.

Eat and Educate - Don't Go It Alone: Improving your Social Connections

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

By participating in this program, participants learn to define the difference between social isolation and loneliness and identify risk factors for both. Also, explore the various consequences of…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

planting plants in the ground

Garden Basics Workshop

County: Marion, Bond

Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?

Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…

baby chicks

Embryology in the Classroom Program: Chick Adoption Day

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

The 4-H Embryology in the Classroom program has chicks to offer for free. The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students. They are straight run, white leghorn breed. 

Chick…

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central 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…
Lake County Plant Sale people walking around outside

University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale

County: Lake

 Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…

4-H clover

Peoria 4-H Archery Begins

County: Peoria

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details. 

The club…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

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 exciting…

Path of Green Trees

Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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