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Final Stretch Learning

Easy, engaging Ag in the Classroom lessons for end-of-year learning

As the school year winds down, finding meaningful, ready‑to‑use lessons can be a challenge. Final Stretch Learning is a teacher professional development opportunity hosted by Ag in the Classroom…

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Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - DePue

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

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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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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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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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Heart Healthy at Ogden Rose Public Library

County: Vermilion

Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen on May 16 from 10 AM to Noon at Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St., Ogden, IL 61859) for an informative class on keeping…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…
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Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

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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.…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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