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2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

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Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

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Youth Large Animal Livestock Clinic

County: Grundy, Kendall
The Youth Large Animal Livestock Clinic is back, and spots are limited!

The Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau, in partnership with Illinois Extension, is offering a Large Animal Livestock Workshop this…

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2026 Gardening Insights

County: Macon
Join the Macon County Master Gardeners for a morning packed with inspiring gardening sessions! Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll pick up fresh ideas, tips, and…
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Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: LaSalle

Want to build your public speaking skills?

Join the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! This is your chance to share your voice, gain confidence, and get helpful feedback in a supportive…

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Fish and Wildlife Workshop

Open to the Public
County: Lake

Step into the world of wildlife with Kelly Ishmael, U.S. Wildlife Inspector, for an unforgettable, hands‑on experience that brings the wonders, and challenges of global wildlife conservation to…

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Gardener's Pathway & Artisan Market

Come to this annual gardening workshop!
County: DeKalb
Hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners

Grow your skills, spark your creativity, and connect with fellow plant lovers at this year’s Gardening Workshop and Artisan Market—a full day designed…

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Piatt County Packing Event

Piatt County 4-H
Join us to make a difference!
 
We’re excited to share that Piatt County 4-H has received a $1,000 Food Advocacy Grant!
With this support, we are partnering with Illini Fighting Hunger…
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Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Alexander

Have you heard the calling to become a community scientist? Attend this in-person or online training February 28 to help us collect data along Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest. Click here…

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Joys of Gardening

A Saturday of Horticulture Fun!
County: Stephenson
Join us for the 27th Annual JOYS OF GARDENING on February 28, 2026, for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun!The event runs from 8:25 a.m. to Noon (registration at 8 a.m., keynote at 8:25 a.m.) at Highland…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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