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Native Sapling Distribution

Fruit and Nut Shrubs for Cook Co Residents
County: Cook

Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…

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Plant Trees with 4-H Green Communities

Kendall County
County: Kendall
4-H Green Communities Project 4-H Green Communities Tree Planting Project in partnership with Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictDid you know that Illinois once was home to 14…
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Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
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Spring Birds & Blooms

County: Macon
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Throughout the…
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Tazewell 4-H Oak Tree Savanna Planting

County: Tazewell

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get outside or to get in some volunteer hours, please join Tazewell 4-H and Tazewell Soil and Water for a day
of planting and learning about Oak trees!…

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Houseplant Swap

Hosted by DuPage County Master Gardeners
County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall
Do you want to expand your houseplant collection and learn more about houseplant care? Join the Master Gardeners for a Houseplant Swap!

Who: Adults, families interested in plants
When: 10 a…
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Leathercrafting Workshop

Wabash County
County: Wabash

Interested in learning a new craft? Join us to try leathercrafting! Callie Meserole will teach attendees how to make a leather keychain which can be exhibited in the 4-H General Project Show.…

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Gardenfest - ready, set, grow

McHenry County
County: McHenry

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Baby Animals
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…
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4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on developing young people into confident individuals and…

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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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