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2025 Illinois 4-H State eSports Competition

Registration is open!

We're excited to announce the 2025 Illinois 4-H State Esports Competition, taking place Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Illinois Wesleyan University Esports…

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Spring Wellness Walk

July
County: Cook

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…

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Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…

Meteor Shower

Meteor Shower Watch Party

County: Livingston
Explore the Night Sky at Our 3rd Annual Meteor Shower Watch Party!
Hosted by the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation
 Enjoy an…
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Magnificent Moths

Giant City State Park
County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Join us at Giant City Park on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate National Moth Week with Magnificent Moths! This interactive event is free and open to the public, with activities for…

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Cheer Camp

for ages 5-12
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Get Ready to Cheer: Join Us for 4-H Cheer Camp!
Hey awesome kids ages 5-12! Come have a blast at the 4-H Cheer Camp! Learn cool cheers, master cheerleading basics, and create your own cheer…

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social July 27, 2025 - 4-6:30 pm

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social

County: Grundy

Come join us at the annual Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social during the Grundy County 4-H Fair from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets online, please…

4-H Vet Science Workshop: Rock Falls

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Does your child love animals and want to learn how to take care of them like a real veterinarian? In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will explore the exciting world of veterinary science! Future…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Ag Camp

County: Montgomery
Get ready to have some fun this summer at our first-ever Ag Camp! This 4-day camp will feature hands-on agriculture learning activities designed to help students grow into the world of agriculture.…

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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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