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4-H Financial Aid Virtual Workshop

Planning for College? Let’s Talk Financial Aid!

Join our 4-H College and Career Readiness Specialist for a virtual session in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.…

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Don't Go It Alone

improving your social connections
Feeling lonely or isolated? You're not alone. Studies show that more than 20% of adults in the United States experience these feelings. Research increasingly highlights the negative impact of social…
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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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WinterFest 2025

County: DeKalb

The University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve offers this free event for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination.

Master Naturalist…

Session 2: Frosting Fun 4-H SPIN Club

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll
Join the Frosting Fun 4-H SPIN Club for a hands-on experience in food decorating! This club will meet every Saturday from 9-11 AM through February 22, providing youth with the opportunity to explore…

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Canvas Painting Workshop

Wabash County
County: Wabash
Improve your painting skills, prepare for a 4-H project, or just have fun at the Canvas Painting Workshop! Join 4-H leader, Haleigh Buchanan, as she teaches how to paint on a canvas. Youths ages 8-18…
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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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4-H Youth Leadership Adventure

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO)

You’re a leader! You lead yourself, by example, and by guiding others toward a goal. YELLO invites youth from Logan, Menard, and…

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Master Naturalist Winter Webinars - Birds with Dr. Daniel Goldberg

While the cold weather may keep us indoors, it doesn’t mean we can’t connect with nature.  Join us for this series and explore fascinating topics related to the natural world from the comfort…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Macoupin

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

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