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Birds of Prey

at Zion - Benton Public Library
County: Lake

Join us as we learn about birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet!

Program is open to kids from 2nd-5th grade.

Registration is required and limited to 20 kids.

Four children smiling and working together to plant a young sapling in the soil, featuring a 4-H logo in the corner.

Oak Tree Savanna Planting

Community Service
County: Montgomery

The Oak Tree Savanna Planting Workshop & Community Service Project is a hands-on event focused on planting 25 oak trees at 522 E Tremont St. in Hillsboro. This project is a grant-funded…

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Babysitting Workshop

Piatt County 4-H
County: Piatt
Join our Babysitting Workshop and discover what it takes to be a trusted, confident babysitter!
Participants will: Find out if babysitting is right for themEach participant will go home with…
Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day with 4-H Clovers

Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating

County: JoDaviess

The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

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Join the Movement! Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

County: LaSalle

Welcome to Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. 
We will be using Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program, which is recognized by the Center of Disease…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course - Jo Daviess

County: JoDaviess
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Water Stewardship Educator Training

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Morrison

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Archery Exhibition - AJMPU 4-H

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide archery exhibition at Shawnee Worship Center in Vienna on…

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Hancock County Building Bricks SPIN Club

County: Hancock

Let your imagination stack up! The Building Bricks SPIN (Special Interest) Club invites 3rd and 4th graders to dive into hands-on creativity using everyone’s favorite building bricks. Over six fun…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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