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Yellow and black butterfly getting nectar from small purple flowers.

Spring Birds & Blooms

County: Macon
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Throughout the…
blue elderberry clusters

Native Sapling Distribution

Fruit and Nut Shrubs for Cook Co Residents
County: Cook

Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…

Gardenfest ready, set, grow

Gardenfest - ready, set, grow

McHenry County
County: McHenry

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…

blue elderberry clusters

Native Sapling Distribution

Fruit and Nut Shrubs for Cook Co Residents
County: Cook

Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…

cartoon children playing outside

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Baby Animals
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 through a…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot text layered over a picture of youth with a bow and targets

4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on developing young people into confident individuals and…
yeast breads. 4-H yeast bread workshop

4-H Yeast Bread Workshop

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious homemade bread from scratch? Join us for a 4-H Yeast Bread Workshop and learn how to turn simple ingredients into warm, homemade bread you can…

Prairie Grass with Flowers

April Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening, text layered over a picture of youth holding a tomato plant wih dirt in their hands

4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
 Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
purple map of world with 4-H Clover Emblem

Kendall County 4-H International Night

County: Kendall
Travel the World without leaving the suburbs3-4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 12 in Yorkville

Would you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…

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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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