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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Plant Parts: Roots
County: Piatt
Join us for a collection of nature-inspired stories at this free program presented by Piatt County 4-H and the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Kids of all ages are invited to explore the hidden world…
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Pancake Day

County: Randolph

Stop by the Sparta VFW Post on Saturday, March 21, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds supporting Randolph County 4-H.

Hosted by the Randolph County Foundation, pancake day has…

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Wild Neighbors: Coyotes

County: Boone

Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S.  They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and, for some, wild beauty.  There are many stories about…

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4-H Public Speaking

Communication skills are essential for success—and 4‑H youth are ready to take the stage! Join us for the annual 4‑H Public Speaking Contest, where members demonstrate leadership, confidence,…
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2026 DeWitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Divisions for the contest include:

Formal SpeechSelf-written | Notecards allowed | No props or costumes | Individual | 4-5 minutes (Beginner) 5-6 minutes (Advanced)Illustrated SpeechSelf-…
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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve
County: Lee, LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Amboy Marsh, an Illinois…

Spring Ephemerals, Spring webinar, March 21st, 10am-11am

Conservation@Home's 2026 Spring Ephemerals webinar

Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this free one-hour webinar to explore…

4-H Fun day

4-H Fun Day

County: Winnebago
The 2026 4-H Fun Day is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at Prince of Peace Church, 2336 Freeport Road, Rockton, IL. A morning of hands-on learning and fun – our workshops will…
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4-H Super Saturday

All 4-H members ages 5-18 are invited to participate. Cost is $25 per participant. Participants are asked to register by Friday, March 6. Class sizes will be limited so early registration is…

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