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Coyote standing in green field

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…

2026 Dewitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest text over laying a picture of a youth male behind a podium

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-…
an assortment of garden tools on green grass

Russel Allen Garden Day 2026

County: Logan
The University of Illinois Extension Logan County Master Gardeners will host Russel Allen Garden Day on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln. The event will…

4-H Needle Felting Workshop with supplies and two bears

4-H Needle Felting Workshop

County: Champaign

Join Champaign County 4-H for an exciting needle felting workshop on Sunday, March 22, from 2 - 3:30 P.M. at the Champaign County Extension Office (801 N. Country Fair Dr., Champaign, IL 61821).…

Variety of Mediterranean food

The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet | Virtual

County: Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam
Join Susan Glassman, Illinois Extension, Food and Nutrition Educator, and learn about the number one diet, The Mediterranean Diet. Get the research – Explore the Mediterranean diet and its…
4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

March Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…
A red and white fox

Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library

Mammals
County: McHenry

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of mammals. Explore local McHenry County predator prey relationships, animal adaptations, ecology, and…

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mossy, rocky ground with a compass, first aid kit, and binoculars
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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Session 1
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

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Curso de Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos | Condado de McLean

County: McLean
Las reglas estatales de Illinois requieren que mínimo un empleado en su establecimiento de comida obtenga la Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos.

La Universidad de Illinois…

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Small Business Growth Series

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Many small business owners start their business believing their hard work will make it successful. Then over time, they realize the need for other pieces of information to help them make better…

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