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Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

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The Eight Dimensions of Wellness for Early Childcare Providers

in Lake County
County: Lake

Early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping the social, emotional, and physical development of young children—yet their own wellness is often overlooked. To support those who care…

Carrots, Radishes and Onions on dark soil

CCMG: Vegetable gardening from the soil up

County: Champaign

A highly productive vegetable garden requires careful consideration of its location, soil building and preparation, informed selection of seeds and plants, appropriate timing of planting, and…

Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

salad mix with berries and nuts

Summertime Salads Made Simple

County: LaSalle
Celebrate the flavors of the season with fresh, vibrant summertime salads. In this interactive program, learn how to build balanced, satisfying salads using seasonal vegetables, fruits, whole grains…

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Grow Together

Container Gardens
Grow Together | Container Gardens

Join us for some hands-on learning experiences designed to help you grow with confidence and community! Discover how to grow and design beautiful and…
Stem-Mania with Blue Ridge Teen Teachers

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities and interactive experiments led by…

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Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026

Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…

flowers for a garden with tools and soil

Leaf it to the Library

Seasonal Garden Tasks and Growing Garden Flowers
County: Mercer

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator for these free programs at the Edwards River Library in Aledo. You can sign up for one or both. Here are the times and topics:

10 AM…
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Mindfulness Hike at Carl Spindler Marina

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…

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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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