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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

County: JoDaviess

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Montgomery
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…
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Jackson and Williamson Public Speaking Contest

County: Williamson, Jackson

Show off your public speaking skills at the Jackson and Williamson Counties 4‑H Public Speaking Contest!   As part of the 4‑H fair, this contest is the perfect place for 4‑H members to…

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Conservation Conversations

Sustainability on the Farm
County: LaSalle

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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2026 DeWitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Divisions for the contest include:

Formal SpeechSelf-written | Notecards allowed | No props or costumes | Individual | 4-5 minutes (Beginner) 5-6 minutes (Advanced)Illustrated SpeechSelf-…
Spring Ephemerals, Spring webinar, March 21st, 10am-11am

Conservation@Home's 2026 Spring Ephemerals webinar

Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this free one-hour webinar to explore…

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Wild Neighbors: Coyotes

County: Boone

Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S.  They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and, for some, wild beauty.  There are many stories about…

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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve
County: Lee, LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Amboy Marsh, an Illinois…

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Designing a Unique Scrapbook

Edwards County
County: Edwards

Scrapbooking is a fun, creative way to capture memories of trips and other experiences. Join this workshop to learn about all levels of the scrapbooking 4-H project while getting started on your…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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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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