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Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day with 4-H Clovers

Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating

County: JoDaviess

The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

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4-H Crochet Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Crochet Workshop – Join us for a fun day of all things crochet! You will take home a simple project that you will complete at the workshop! Yarn and crochet hooks are provided!Monday, April 6 | 4pm-…

Native Landscape Design Workshop

Vermilion County
County: Vermilion
Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with the Native Landscape Design Drawing Workshop! This program will guide participants in redesigning a defined garden area in…
Grow your own groceries, root crops

Root Crops: Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, and Onions

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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4-H Agriculture Career Exploration Trip

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Participants will travel to Corteva Agriscience in Litchfield for a hands-on tour learning about soybean and wheat crop production. Next, they will head over to Worksaver, Inc. to learn about…

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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.

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Babysitting Workshop

Piatt County 4-H
County: Piatt
Join our Babysitting Workshop and discover what it takes to be a trusted, confident babysitter!
Participants will: Find out if babysitting is right for themEach participant will go home with…

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Join the Movement! Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

County: LaSalle

Welcome to Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. 
We will be using Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program, which is recognized by the Center of Disease…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Succession Planning
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

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