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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.
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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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Tree ID & Me

County: Macon

Tree ID & Me

The whole family is invited to explore the forest!

Use your senses to observe, identify, and appreciate trees in a new way. 4-H and horticulture educators Henry and…

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Frames of Fall: A Photography Adventure

County: Jefferson

Capture the beauty of autumn while learning photography skills in a fun, hands-on environment! Participants will begin with a photography lesson covering basic techniques, composition, lighting,…

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Creatures of the Night 2026

County: Livingston
Experience the thrill of nature after dark at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve! Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation on…
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CJMM 4-H Club Leader Training

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Calling all 4-H Club Leaders! Join us for an engaging and informative training session designed to equip you with the tools, resources, and confidence to lead your club with impact.
 Whether…
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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…
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Let's Get Cooking

6 Sessions
County: Jasper

Join us for a fun, hands-on 4-H Cooking Series where we’ll explore a different food group at each session and create delicious recipes along the way! During our sixth and final session, members…

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Hands crafting a macramé design attached to a wooden ring on a wooden tabletop next to a coffee cup and scissors. Green 4-H clover in bottom right corner.

Macramé for Beginners

County: Jersey

Learn the creative skill of macramé and make a piece to take home. Workshop is open to youth ages 10-18 years.
 

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