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Fur Real Companionship | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Discover the amazing benefits animals bring to older adults! Research shows that pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for…
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Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

County: LaSalle

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully…

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Embryology in the Classroom Program: Chick Adoption Day

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

The 4-H Embryology in the Classroom program has chicks to offer for free. The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students. They are straight run, white leghorn breed. 

Chick…

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4-H Bloom and Read Service Day

County: Washington

4‑H Bloom & Read Service Day 🌼Join us for a special day of learning, creativity, and giving back! 

4‑H youth will build tiered planter boxes, explore the difference between annuals…

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2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Kendall County
County: Kendall
Saturday, May 169 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shine

The 2026 sale will feature: native plants, nursery-stock perennials, 23 varieties of tomatoes, 16 varieties of peppers, other vegetables, and more!…

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University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale

County: Lake

 Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…

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23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals

Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…

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Mixed Container Gardens

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson, Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners, for “Mixed Container Gardens” on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N.…

Tortoise with two youth

NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Annual event
County: DeKalb
Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…
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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting introduction to Gardening with seeds. Come learn,…

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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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