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REAP Day Bluebell Seed Collection

REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection

With Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
County: Winnebago

Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home…

youth watching CPR Demonstration

CPR Training for Youth

In Partnership with Kirby Medical Center
County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

Unfortunately, This program has reached its participant maximum. For questions or to be informed about future opportunities contact Anne Reinbold. 

This hands-on CPR training is…

Gardening tools, seedlings, and onion bulbs scattered on dark, rich soil, featuring an Illinois Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.

Master Gardener Informational Booth

County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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Brick Building Series

County: Washington
Building Bricks Summer Series

Do you dream of building awesome creations, meeting new friends, and showing off your imagination?  If so, the Brick Building Series is for you!  Each…

Pressure canner with canned soup

Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Wyanet

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…

fairy garden

Cloverbud Fairy Garden Workshop

County: Jefferson
Let your child's imagination grow! In this fun, hands-on workshop, youth will create their own miniature fairy garden while learning the basics of plant care through storytelling, exploration,…
Two individuals using their hands to plant herbs in the ground.

Kids in the Park

County: Perry

Come out to the Pinckneyville Community Center on May 26 to learn all about Kids in the Park! This 4‑H Club helps kids build a deeper connection with nature through hands‑on, exciting activities…

Watershed steward

Watershed Steward Program | DeKalb County

Five daytime classes-Four on Tuesdays, one on a Saturday!
County: DeKalb
Did you know that University of Illinois Extension in DeKalb County is offering the Watershed Steward program for members of our communities? This program engages participants as stewards of their…

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garden themed drawing of leaves, flowers, a ladybug and butterfly
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Seedling Explorers

A.K.A. Garden School!
County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…

Book with nature background

Master Naturalist Book Club

Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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