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Wild Studio Nature Art

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Cumberland

Looking for a creative way to connect with nature? Join us for a 4-week Nature Inspired Art Series for youth. Participants will explore the outdoors while creating cyanotypes, mixed media collages…

Simulators Workshop graphic featuring a person using a driving simulator, with Illinois Extension, 4-H and Lake Land College logos.

CDL and Forklift Simulators at Lake Land College

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby
Youth ages 10–18 are invited to explore careers and hands‑on STEM activities in a fun, engaging environment! Participants will have the opportunity to take turns trying out a CDL driving simulator or…
The Great Seed and Soil Event

The Great Seed (and soil!) Event 2027

McHenry County
County: McHenry

The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its fourth year, brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual…

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Art Lit To-Go

February Session
County: Ford

Spend an afternoon with Ford and Iroquois County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23. We would love to share…

Children doing crafts with leaves, sticks and grass from nature

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

Stargazing
County: Winnebago
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…
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The Gardener’s Plot

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'The Gardener’s Plot' by Deborah J. Benoit

When a body is discovered in a new community garden in the Berkshires, Maggie Walker cultivates clues alongside her plants in this…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: February

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…

Children exploring items from nature such as rocks, leave, twigs and pine cones

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

Stargazing
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

illustrations of a heart, leaf, bike, shoe, and other items with text "Spark at the Library" and the 4-H clover

Richland County Spark at the Library: February

Richland County
County: Richland

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Olney Public…

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