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Gardening for Moths - Pinckneyville

County: Perry

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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Organic, Local, Natural

What It Is and What It Isn't
County: Jersey, Macoupin

Ever wondered if organic is really worth the price? Or what “natural” actually means? Join Illinois Extension for a fun, eye-opening class that cuts through the confusion and helps you shop…

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Sensory Gardens

Gardening for Well-Being Series
County: Montgomery
Looking for simple ways to reduce stress and boost well-being? Join our Gardening for Well-Being Series on Tuesdays in July from 11 a.m. to noon to explore the therapeutic benefits of gardening and…
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Home Composting Basics

Ever wonder what happens to an apple core after you toss it in a compost bin? Come dig into the fascinating world of composting at this family-friendly event. Learn how to recycle your food scraps…
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little gardeners' day

Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

little gardeners' day - Down in the Dirt is a free, fun, family-friendly event aimed to serve youth ages 2 to 10 years old, along with their adult chaperone. 

Join Illinois Extension…

Nature's Paint Box: Milledgeville

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Nature's Paint Box: Mt. Carroll

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

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Swede Midge and IPM Field Day

Summer Small Farm Field Day Series
County: Cook

Tiny Pests, Small Spaces 
July 21, 6- 8 pm 
Windy City Harvest's Legends Incubator Farm, 4431 S Federal Street, Chicago, IL   
Dr. Kacie Athey, Illinois Extension Pest…

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Learn to Can Pickles at Ogden Rose Public Library

Ready to try canning at home?
County: Champaign

Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen for a canning class on July 21st from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St, Ogden, IL 61859). Participants…

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Mason 4-H Livestock Shows

County: Mason

Everyone is invited to enjoy the 4-H livestock exhibits during the County Fair. 

Tuesday, July 218:30 a.m - Rabbit Show10 a.m. - Poultry Show1 p.m. - Dog Show5:30 p.m. - Horse…

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