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State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18…

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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Garden & Natural Resource Helpline Training

Online for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Want to help more people grow gardens or preserve natural spaces? Join our Garden & Natural Resources Helpline training and learn how to field plant-clinic calls, diagnose garden issues, and…

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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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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…

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Save the date!

The primary objective of these contests is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where…

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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Piatt County Master Gardener Training
County: Piatt, DeWitt

Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!

To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer…

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