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Northern Illinois Native Tree Diversity - Winnebago County

County: Winnebago, Stephenson
Northern Illinois Native Tree Diversity
 Our native trees bring beauty, shade, and wildlife habitat to our yards and timberlands.  Northern Illinois Native Tree Diversity will be the…
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Indoor Edible Gardens

Graves-Hume Public Library
County: LaSalle

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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Gateway FS: Behind the Scenes of Agriculture

County: Washington

Join us for the first stop on our Ag Explorers to Ag Ambassadors Tour Series!

On October 16 at 9:00 a.m., youth will get a behind-the-scenes look at Gateway FS in Venedy. Explore a working…

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Unit 20 Livestock Judging Contest

County: Clark
Join us on October 16 for the 2nd Annual Livestock Judging Contest! 

Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine,…
Sliced loaf of pumpkin bread on a cutting board, surrounded by whole pumpkins, pinecones, and autumn leaves, with a 4-H logo in the top right corner.

4-H Pumpkin Bread Take-Home Kit

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Bake and discover with this fun, fall-inspired take-home kit! 
 Each kit will include a recipe and non-perishable supplies for pumpkin bread, as well as a discovery sheet to engage youth…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Nature Walks at Illini State Park

County: LaSalle

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at Blue Ridge Township Public Library, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

The Scoop on Pumpkins
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. Adults must accompanying youth must be present.
*Register up to a day…
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The Wild World of Wolly Worms

For Youth ages 5 - 10
County: Lake

The Wild World of Woolly Worms, presented by University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program.  

Together we will: 

Listen to a nature story

Participate in learning…

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Fulton 4-H Achievement Program and Volunteer Recognition

County: Fulton

4-H families, volunteers, and donors are invited to an afternoon event to celebrate "Green and Growing: 125th 4-H Anniversary" 

We are celebrating the anniversary, by celebrating what…

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