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Farm Pond Management

County: Clinton, Bond, Marion, Washington

Farm ponds can bring seasons of enjoyment for recreation and fishing, but they need a plan for management strategies. Chris Lueking, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will cover pond…

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Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2026

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited…

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Tomatoes and Peppers

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Livingston County)

County: Livingston
Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of…
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Community and School Gardens Course Offering

Lake County
County: Lake

This introduction session to the online course is open to everyone who wants to strengthen their community through shared learning, collaboration, and the power of growing food together. Whether…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part course is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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2026 Rain Garden Rumble

It's a native plant playoff!  

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket, submitting it, and voting for…

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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
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Froggy Friends Ponds

Cloverbud-Workshop Woodford
County: Woodford
Hop on over to the Woodford County Farm Bureau and learn all about frogs.Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Location: Woodford County Farm Bureau Conference Room 1201 S…
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Houseplant Propagation

A Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
County: Piatt
Are your houseplants overgrown and leggy? Would you like more of your favorites, or does a friend want a start of one of your plants? This program will show you how to propagate houseplants using a…

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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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