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A charcuterie board featuring meats, cheeses, crackers, grapes, olives, and a football-shaped centerpiece.

Build a Better Game Day Charcuterie Board

County: Macoupin

Get ready for game day with a show-stopping charcuterie board that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to pair and plate a variety of cheeses, explore…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

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Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

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

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Walking with Sam by Andrew McCarthy
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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Winter Sowing Natives Workshop

County: LaSalle

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to start native seeds outdoors during winter using simple containers like milk jugs. We’ll cover the benefits of native plants, tips for caring for your…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Tiskilwa Public Library
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…

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Farming with Wildlife

Sustainability on the Farm
County: Marshall

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

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Floral Design Class | Oregon

County: Ogle
Join us for a free, informational introduction to the art of floral design! Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Rock River Center. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn…
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Southwestern Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits

Registration and the full event schedule will be available after December 1. For questions, please contact the event coordinator at the information below.

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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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