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Grow your own groceries pumpkins

Pumpkins and Winter Squash

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…

Monticello Area Community Garden Kick-Off text layerd over a picture of dirt and garden tools

2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Kick-Off Meeting

Join us for a kick-off meeting to learn about the garden, guidelines and vegetable gardening tips.

Register for a garden plot at go.illinois.edu/digin

Register by April 27.

Monticello Area Community Garden text layerd over a picture of dirt and garden tools

2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Garden Plots
Monticello Area Community Garden: 2026 Garden Plots Now Available!  
Dig in and grow your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers this summer!  12' x 12' or 12' x 24' tilled…
spring series week 3 with garden produce and herbs

From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Spring Series Week 3
County: Rock Island
Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House to explore how fresh herbs and plant‑diverse foods can support better health. Local experts will guide you through practical, garden‑inspired strategies you can…

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Join the Movement! Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

County: Putnam

Many studies have shown Tai Chi as being one of the most effective approaches for strengthening balance and preventing falls. Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is…

Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

A jar of strawberry jam with strawberries on the table. A green 4-H logo in upper left corner.

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Jersey
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and…
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4-H Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up

NEW DATE AND TIME
County: McHenry

Due to the potential for severe storms this evening, we are rescheduling the Horse Orientation to Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM. The safety of our families and volunteers is our top priority. We…

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POSTPONED
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Snack with Purpose

Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series
County: McLean
Take a closer look at why you snack—true hunger or habit—and discover how to choose foods that actually fuel your body.

This session blends mindful eating with practical nutrition tips, helping you…

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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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