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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

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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…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…
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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals

Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…

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…

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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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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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

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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Garden Basics Workshop

County: Jefferson, Clinton, Washington

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…

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Master Gardener Plant Bingo

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

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