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Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab

County: Jefferson
Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Discover the science of self-care at our Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Workshop! Participants will create bath bombs, bath salts, and body scrubs…
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Master Gardener Plant Sale

County: Coles

Visit the Master Gardener booth at Garden Fest. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your gardening questions and give you suggestions for…

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Weather Workshop

Jackson County 4-H
County: Jackson

Join Greta for this Weather Workshop! Learn all about weather and how storms are created. Then, participants will build their own thunder drum. 

This workshop costs $5 per participant.…

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Spring Wildflower Hike

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
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…

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Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac

County: Livingston

Trees are an essential part of Pontiac’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community tree‑…

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Mother's Day Planters

County: JoDaviess

Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, May 9 at Aunt Beez Greenhouse, 3027 W. Veta Grande Road, Scales Mound, IL, to create a planter that you can either keep for yourself or…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

Registration is open!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative…

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Bike Safety Day 2026

Edwards County
County: Edwards

It's time to get those bicycles out of storage and ready for bike rides around town! Ensure your bikes are in tip-top shape by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap…

"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Day 1

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Because I Matter: Breast Cancer Education

County: Cook

This ninety-minute session teaches MammaCare® Method, the recognized standard for performing breast self-examination (BSE). A MammaCare® certified BSE instructor provides info…

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