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Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

A monarch butterfly on a purple cone flower. Master Gardener logo in bottom right corner.

Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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4-H General Show

Pulaski-Alexander County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The first show…

A bowl of salsa with salsa ingredients laid out around the bowl.

Let's Make Salsa

County: Jersey

Love salsa? Come learn how to make the most out of your summer produce by making fresh salsa! This class is open to all ages and will involve hands-on practice making a variety of different salsas…

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Trash Blast - Dutchman Lake

County: Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, Massac, Union

Join us at Dutchman Lake on June 5 for the June Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…

Rows of trees in bloom.

Conservation Tours

Barrie McVey Tree Farm Tour & Picnic
County: McDonough
From forest management to selective logging.

Jack Wohlstadter purchased the first 80 acres of the farm in 1992, and an additional 38 acres were added in 2001. The property has been a certified Tree…

New Date: State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is re-open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-…

nature journal

Nature Journaling: Field Sketching & Close Observation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Facilitator: Peggy West

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, June 7

Location: Tawny Oaks Singing Woods Nature Preserve

Skill Level

All…

a beekeeper lifts a honey comb from a bee hive. The 4-H Clover is overlayed on top

Intro to Beekeeping

Will County 4-H
County: Will
Are your kids interested in bees?  Looking for an introduction to the beekeeping 4-H project?

Join Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Will County Beekeepers Association, for an…

A monarch butterfly sitting on a yellow flower next to a flying honeybee.

Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond!

County: Johnson
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…

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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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