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Frozen Vegetables and Fruits in Freezer

Yes, You Can! Freezing Your Summer Harvest

County: JoDaviess
Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…
4-H clover

Peoria 4-H Federation Meeting

Peoria 4-H teens are invited to participate in the county-wide Federation. This group meets monthly, plans county-wide special events, and volunteer in many 4-H leadership roles. 

Jars of homemade Condiments

Top It Off

Sometimes the best flavors are put right on top. From the classic ketchup and mustard to lesser-known toppings like chutney and chimichurri, explore a world of tasty condiments and relishes. Learn…

invasive species removal volunteers

Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…
Many spices from all over the world shaped together to form the world map.

Global Gourmet - Italy

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
Community garden with rows of green crops. People lining the crops to help with harvesting.

Homegrown Harvest: Soil Health and Planting Cool Season Crops

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

raised bed garden

Garden Planning Workshop

Putnam County Library - Granville Branch
County: Putnam

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

wildflowers

Spring Wildflower Hike

Illini State Park
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

bird on tree

Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners, text shown over pictue of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Intro to Gardening
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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