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Step into the New Year

Virtual Walking Club
County: Bureau, Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, LaSalle, Marshall, Montgomery, Putnam

Join Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson for a fun, virtual lunchtime walk and talk! Each week, you’ll discover simple yet powerful tips to boost your…

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Peoria 4-H Leaders Meeting

County: Peoria

Save the Date.

The 4-H Federation members are making plans for their annual 4-H Leaders' Appreciation Tea.

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Bridge Bust 2025

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane

Team registration open now!

Join us for the 11th 4-H BRIDGE BUSTTest Your Engineering & Design Skills

Join us for the 11th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on,…

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Rooted: A plant-based conference

County: Kane
Branch out and join us | Save the date for 02.08.25Rooted in research, a new one-day educational event is coming to the Chicagoland area. Designed to reach gardeners, growers, environmentalists,…
Meat cuts.

4-H Youth Meat Judging Series: Seward

Mark Your Calendars!

The Illinois Association of Meat Processors and the University of Illinois Meats Judging Team are collaborating to continue the Illinois Meats Judging Series in 2025! Mark your…

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Wee Nats

Groundhogs
County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

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Master Naturalist Winter Webinars - People of the Ecotone with Dr. Robert Morrissey

While the cold weather may keep us indoors, it doesn’t mean we can’t connect with nature.  Join us for this series and explore fascinating topics related to the natural world from the comfort…

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Wee Nats

Groundhogs
County: JoDaviess

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

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Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

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Annie's Project

County: Washington

Annie's Project is a series of six workshops for farmers and ranchers looking to understand management and decision-making topics as they relate to a farming operation. Annie's Project is designed…

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