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Birds of Prey

at Zion - Benton Public Library
County: Lake

Join us as we learn about birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet!

Program is open to kids from 2nd-5th grade.

Registration is required and limited to 20 kids.

Colorful wildflowers, including red poppies and purple blooms, growing in a meadow under a blue sky.

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Wildflowers
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.

This program is designed…

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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Archery Exhibition - AJMPU 4-H

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide archery exhibition at Shawnee Worship Center in Vienna on…

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Water Stewardship Educator Training

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families
County: Stephenson
Starting the Conversation: Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families

Succession planning is an important task that farm operators and their families should…
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Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension
County: Lake

A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…

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Hancock County Building Bricks SPIN Club

County: Hancock

Let your imagination stack up! The Building Bricks SPIN (Special Interest) Club invites 3rd and 4th graders to dive into hands-on creativity using everyone’s favorite building bricks. Over six fun…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course - Jo Daviess

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

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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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