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Smart and Healthy Canning

County: Montgomery

Unlock the secrets of safe and delicious home canning in this hands-on workshop! Learn the fundamentals of water bath canning, discover which recipe tweaks are safe (and which aren't), and take…

4-H Edible Art Workshop: Rock Falls

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

The 4-H fun continues…with a new summer workshop! Get ready to turn your snacks into masterpieces. In this tasty session, youth ages 8-14, will explore their creativity with projects that are…

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Tazewell 4-H Leaders and Superintendents Meeting

County: Tazewell

Tazewell 4-H leaders and superintendents will meet to discuss and hear updates about the 4-H Show and Jr. Fair.

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NRCS Field Day - DePaul College Prep July 23

Soil Health
County: Cook

July 23, 2025,  4:30 - 6:30 pm
DePaul College Prep, 3333 N Rockwell St,  Chicago 
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Easy Steps to Benefiting from Everyday Mindful Forest Bathing

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2025
Discover simple ways to relax, recharge, and reconnect through mindful moments in nature.

Tap into the calming power of nature through mindfulness and forest bathing. Learn how these practices…

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Little Roots Garden Series Session 6

County: Washington

Grow With Us This Summer!
Join our fun and educational gardening program designed to inspire youth ages 5–7 (as of 9/1/24) to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers! This hands-on…

Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…

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Tazewell 4-H Horse Clinic

County: Tazewell

Are you planning to show a horse at in the 4-H horse show this year? If you are, we highly recommend attending horse clinics! These clinics are taught by our very own Horse Show Superintendent…

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Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Sheridan

County: LaSalle
Join Susan Glassman, Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator for a fun-filled class. Gain a new insight on how to map and build your own charcuterie board while serving it safely.…

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McLean County 4-H Show

County: McLean

Come on out to the McLean County 4-H Show! Hold July 23rd through July 27th!

 

The McLean County Fair & 4-H Show serves as a showcase for the exhibits of 4-H members and youth…

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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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