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Spring Wellness Walk

July
County: Cook

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…

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Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about hummingbirds!  Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, their preferred habitats, plants and flowers, along with feeding tips. …
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Magnificent Moths

Giant City State Park
County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Join us at Giant City Park on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate National Moth Week with Magnificent Moths! This interactive event is free and open to the public, with activities for…

Kankakee County 4-H Show July 26, 2025 9-11:30 am Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Kankakee County 4-H Show

County: Kankakee

Come join us at the annual Kankakee County 4-H Show to check out the accomplishments of our youth's hard work from the past year as they compete for awards and a chance to represent Kankakee…

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Grundy County 4-H Fair July 26-28, 2025
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Grundy County 4-H Fair

County: Grundy

Come join us at the annual Grundy County 4-H Fair to check out the accomplishments of our youth's hard work from the past year as they compete for prizes and a chance to represent Grundy County at…

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Cheer Camp

for ages 5-12
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Get Ready to Cheer: Join Us for 4-H Cheer Camp!
Hey awesome kids ages 5-12! Come have a blast at the 4-H Cheer Camp! Learn cool cheers, master cheerleading basics, and create your own cheer…

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social July 27, 2025 - 4-6:30 pm

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social

County: Grundy

Come join us at the annual Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social during the Grundy County 4-H Fair from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets online, please…

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Camp Russell Rockin' in the River
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Summer Nature Day Camp | Rockin' in the River | Genoa

For youth ages 11-13
County: DeKalb

Campers must have completed 5th grade. This ENTIRE camp is dedicated to the Kishwaukee River and all the creatures that live in and around it. We will study and become river experts by the end of…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

July 2025 - Ogle
County: Ogle

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic! 

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

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Neighborhood Gardeners

County: Pope

Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…

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