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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
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Master Naturalist Hybrid Training

County: Franklin

In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…

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QCCA Flower & Garden Show – Speaker Schedule

County: Rock Island
March 13–15, 2026 • Free with Admission

Illinois Extension has arranged a full weekend of expert-led presentations as part of the QCCA Flower & Garden Show. Visit our display garden and…

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2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

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Northwest Regional Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Horse loving 4-H members will convene to test their knowledge at the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest! Spectators are welcome at the Horse Bowl Contest and for the…

VCMG Presents: Garden Day 2026

County: Vermilion

The Vermilion County Master Gardeners are hard at work planning this year's annual Garden Day. With an expert line-up of speakers and a host of talented local vendors, this year's event promises…

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Birdhouse Workshop

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office
County: Marshall

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Gain tools to identify signs of mental health or substance abuse issues, learn communication skills, and leave with resources to connect someone with help in a free workshop. This workshop is…

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Goat Workshop

Wabash County
County: Wabash

Are you interested in showing goats this summer? This workshop is perfect for beginners and will be a basic introduction to the 4-H goat project. Participants will learn how to select their show…

Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

2026 Rockford
County: Winnebago
Gardening For Food, Flowers & Fun 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026Presented by University of Illinois Extension and Winnebago County Master Gardeners at NIU Rockford…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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