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Peoria 4-H Archery Begins

County: Peoria

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details. 

The club…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…
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Lee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

County: Lee

A variety of homegrown annuals, perennials, and vegetables will be available. Purchases benefit the Lee County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be present to answer gardening questions and…

REAP Day Bluebell Seed Collection

REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection

With Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
County: Winnebago

***The day of this event was changed from May 23rd to May 16th in an effort to catch the bluebells while they are still seeding.  

Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals…

Family Forestry Field Day

Family Forestry Field Day

With Illinois Forestry Association, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm
County: Winnebago

Join the Illinois Forestry Association, Illinois Extension, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm for the 2026 Family Forestry Field Day at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center…

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Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop

County: Bond

Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…

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Heart Healthy at Ogden Rose Public Library

County: Vermilion

Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen on May 16 from 10 AM to Noon at Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St., Ogden, IL 61859) for an informative class on keeping…

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Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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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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