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Seed Swap with Aurora Public Library

Intercambio de semillas
County: DuPage, Kane

Free seeds available! The DuPage County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. 
¡Semillas gratis disponibles! Los maestros jardineros estarán aquí para…

4-H Beef weigh in

2026 Beef-Weigh in

County: McHenry
Beef Barn, McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
 *Reschedule or Snow date will be Feb. 14 from 9 am –12 pm. 
NEW USDA REQUIREMENTS for 2026:
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Winter Sowing Natives Workshop

County: LaSalle

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to start native seeds outdoors during winter using simple containers like milk jugs. We’ll cover the benefits of native plants, tips for caring for your…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Tiskilwa Public Library
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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 (…

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…

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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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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.

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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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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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