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Seed Library Kick Off

Ogle County Master Gardeners
County: Ogle

On Saturday, January 31, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library and the Ogle County Master Gardeners are teaming up for a totally free community event, and you’re invited! Grab…

Beef Weigh-In and Tattooing Kankakee County

Kankakee County Beef Weigh-In and Tattooing

County: Kankakee
Sign up to bring your cattle for weigh-in and tattooing!

Tattooing, weigh-in, and EID tags will be done for beef Saturday January 31st, 8:00 am at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds Beef Barn. We…

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The primary objective of these contests is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where…

Vermilion County 4-H Federation Party

Vermilion County 4-H Federation Party

County: Vermilion

Join Us for a Fun & Informative Gathering! 

Join Vermilion County 4-H for this exciting, informational event on February 1 from 4 to 6 PM at the Vermilion County Extension Office (…

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Sewing Spin Club

Level 2
County: Montgomery
The 4-H Sewing Club, Level 2, will be meeting on Sundays at the Montgomery County Extension office on February 1, 8, and 15. You will need to bring your own material, but volunteer/instructor Marti…

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Class is full, registration has closed.
County: Rock Island

Illinois Extension is excited to offer a 16‑session Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program, designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance while reducing the risk of falls.…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Floral Design Class | Oregon

County: Ogle
Join us for a free, informational introduction to the art of floral design! Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Rock River Center. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn…
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Southwestern Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits

Registration and the full event schedule will be available after December 1. For questions, please contact the event coordinator at the information below.

Strengthen farm management decisions…

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Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…

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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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