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Crandall's Chicken

McHenry 4-H Crandall's Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Benefiting McHenry County 4-H Youth
County: McHenry

The McHenry County 4‑H Youth Foundation is thrilled to invite you to CRANDALL’S World Famous Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, March 2, from 4–8 PM!

Bring your family, your friends, and…

Horticulture Power Hour

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

Variety of Mediterranean food

The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet | Utica

County: LaSalle
Join Susan Glassman, Illinois Extension, Food and Nutrition Educator, and learn about the number one diet, The Mediterranean Diet. Get the research – Explore the Mediterranean diet and its…
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A Matter of Balance

County: McDonough

A Matter of Balance: March 3–26, 2026

A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels.…

Big & Small Gardening and Illinois Master Gardener logo

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 September 2 through April 2026, with some…

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Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

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Birds in the Garden: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Oasis

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

Discover the joy of transforming your outdoor space into a thriving haven for birds and pollinators. In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, certified professional gardener and garden…

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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Sewing

Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell 4-H
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

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4-H Embryology in the Classroom

County: Lee, Whiteside
This event is for teachers in Lee and Whiteside counties.  Registration due February 13, 2026-To ensure all materials are available and eggs orderedSupplies will be delivered the weeks of…

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Watershed Steward Training

County: Coles
This science-based interactive training program provides a comprehensive look at watershed systems — including hydrology, water quality and quantity, flooding, and the ecological benefits of healthy…

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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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