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10th Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and Pancake Breakfast

County: Pope

Join us as we celebrate a decade of making maple syrup at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center at our 10th annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and 4H pancake breakfast.

Maple…

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Family Ice Fishing Clinic

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing from the professionals at an ice fishing clinic presented by IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension. Join us at Sinnissippi Park in…

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Pruning Old, Neglected Apple Trees Workshop

County: McLean
On Saturday, February 7th, at PrairiErth Farm from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Kaitie Adams, John Williams, and Nick Frillman will present on:The basics of fruit tree pruning principles, including desirable…
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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Marion

The Marion County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. It will be held from 7-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need to come to…

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Seeds in the Snow- Sterling

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about gardening! Join us on the second Monday of the month, January-March at the Sterling Public Library to prepare some seeds…

Trained youth gather at the Capitol.

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

Registration is open!

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held…

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Junior Master Naturalist Program

Raptors and Birds of Prey
County: Lake

Soar into the World of Raptors with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists!
Discover the fascinating lives of Illinois’ birds of prey through interactive, hands-on experiences…

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Backyard Book Art

County: Macon

Join us as Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and art teacher Merry Lanker leads a creative workshop on painting garden pavers to look like your favorite novel. These charming "book pavers" make…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Rocks
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

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Forming an LLC

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Discover the key questions to ask before selecting the LLC option. 

If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their…

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