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Cook and Connect with Extension

February Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

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Clark County Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Clark County Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Clark County Agronomy Summit this winter to provide…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Learn where to start with cover crops from farmers already growing them. 

Thought about incorporating cover crops into a current farming operation? University of Illinois Extension is offering…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Sycamore

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Animal Outreach Event

Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club
County: Kankakee
Olivet Animal Outreach Club Brings Hands‑On Wildlife Education to Local Families

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club to bring an engaging,…

Tree Pruning

Pruning Grapes and Other Small Fruits Workshop at the Refuge Food Forest

County: McLean

On Wednesday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, come to the Refuge Food Forest (701 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL. 61761) and learn the basics of grape and other small fruits pruning techniques.…

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4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

County: Christian
Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.  For ages 8-18 and you do not have…
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Grow Light Workshop

County: LaSalle

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of starting seeds indoors and build your own grow light station to take home. Perfect for gardeners looking to get a jumpstart on…

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Composting with worms

County: Kankakee
Learn about the fascinating world of worms!

This class will teach you to use worms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments (castings) for plants – called vermicomposting! …

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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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