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Master Gardener Training

12 sessions held on Tuesdays, February 3-April 14
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.”  To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community,…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Marshall

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

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

White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Jersey

Calling all artists! Create a design for the chance to be featured on the cover of the 2026 Jersey County 4-H Showbook. Entries are due Feb. 4 to the Jersey County Extension office or email Beth…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Marshall

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

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

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2026 Illinois Dairy Summit

Foraging Profitability
County: Stephenson


Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Highland Community College, Freeport IL


Dairy Summit Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Welcome and IMPA Updates
10:45…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Breese

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

DuPage County
County: DuPage
Hands-on classroom session this winterJoin our Northern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, to learn how — and when — to properly…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

February Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Scales & Tails: Reptiles of the Prairie State

Utica Public Library
County: LaSalle

Illinois is home to a surprising variety of reptiles. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and adaptations at this fun and informative session where you'll explore the snakes, turtles, and…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Pittsfield

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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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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