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Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Make Fake Snow

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…
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Spark After School: Wayne City

Wayne County
County: Wayne

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. 

This free class will be held at the Wayne City…

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Paracord Knot Tying Workshop Part II

4-H Fiber Arts Series
County: Macon

4-H Fiber Arts Series: Paracord Knot Tying Workshop is a two part series where youth will be introduced to 4-H Fiber Arts! 

Part 2 will be an introduction to Craft Knot Tying: Starting…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: LaSalle

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

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

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Speaker's Network Training

Online for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties

Master Volunteers are invited to join our Speakers Bureau training to develop confidence and skills in public education. This short session will prepare you to present on a variety of Extension…

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WinterFest 2026 | Genoa

County: DeKalb

Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve with a guided forest hike…

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Winter Nature Walk

County: LaSalle

Join Master Naturalist volunteers for a peaceful winter walk at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa. Discover what’s happening in the forest during the colder months and learn how to identify trees without…

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Seeds in the Snow- Morrison

County: Whiteside

Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about gardening! Join us on the second Monday of the month, January-March at the Odell Public Library in Morrison to prepare some…

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4-H Federation Fun Day

Join us for an afternoon of connection and fun! 

Federation members from our five-county area will gather for lunch, networking, and a relaxed time on the range. KC Range offers a mix of golf…

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Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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