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Adult Mental Health First Aid for Ag

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free, one-day training gives you the tools to recognize when someone is…

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Stephenson County 4-H Tree Planting

Pledge your hands to larger service
County: Stephenson

Pledge your hands to larger service on Saturday April 25, 2026!
Community service is a valued part of the Illinois Extension 4-H experience.
Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. as…

Community Tree Care

Community Tree Planting Workshop

County: Macoupin

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

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AJMPU 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibition

County: Johnson, Massac, Union, Pulaski, Alexander

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide shooting sports exhibition April 25. Competitions will…

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4-H Parking Lot Party

For ages 5 to 8
County: Rock Island
4‑H invites all kids ages 5 to 8 and their families to join them for a FREE morning of hands‑on activities and learning in the Illinois Extension parking lot in Milan. Enjoy a petting zoo, learn…
Oak Tree Sapling

4-H Green Communities 2026

County: Lake
The Illinois 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, in partnership with the Lake County 4-H, Soil and Water Conservation District, and Round Lake Park District, is working to rebuild our native…
Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods

Phenology of Plants
County: Livingston

Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you note the trees and spring forbs in bloom. Learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. We'll compare…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal Visitor Center
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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Get Growing Bement with Piatt County Master Gardeners

Get Growing Bement!

Stop by anytime between 10 am and noon and visit with the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Learn gardening tips, plant some seeds to take home, and mingle with gardeners.…
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Spring Wildflower Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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