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Spring Wildflower Hike

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

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Master Gardener Plant Sale

County: Coles

Visit the Master Gardener booth at Garden Fest. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your gardening questions and give you suggestions for…

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Bike Safety Day 2026

Edwards County
County: Edwards

It's time to get those bicycles out of storage and ready for bike rides around town! Ensure your bikes are in tip-top shape by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap…

Different world spices in the shape of the countries.

Global Gourmet - Greece

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
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Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac

County: Livingston

Trees are an essential part of Pontiac’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community tree‑…

Gardening tools, seedlings, and onion bulbs scattered on dark, rich soil, featuring an Illinois Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.

Master Gardener Informational Booth

County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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Macon County 4-H Shotgun Club Start Up

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Macon County 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports Club is guided by a Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible,…

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Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged

County: Williamson

Keeping your wits fit requires more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. This should come as no…

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners text overlaying a purple background with a hummingbird pictured

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners

Hummingbirds
Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners 
 Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, its preferred habitats, the plants and flowers it relies on…
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Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Kankakee
Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

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