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Nature Journaling Workshop

Sandy Ford Land & Water Reserve
County: LaSalle

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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Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports Late Summer/Fall Session Begins

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports club and learn firearm safety, sportsmanship, teamwork, and much more, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.…

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Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Master Naturalist Lyle White

County: Jackson
Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Master Naturalist, Lyle White, to learn why he made the switch to…
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4-H Livestock Show - Union County

Union County Fairgrounds
County: Union

4-H members from Union County will exhibit swine, sheep, goats, dairy cows, and beef cows at the Union County Fairgrounds August 18  at 8:00 a.m. View the flyer for details on all of this…

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U-Pick Flower Farm Production

Summer Twilight Series
County: Lawrence
Explore the unique flower farm experience.

For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, educators, and community members together to…

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Savings

All My Money Workshop Series
County: Macon

Join us for the Savings session in the All My Money workshop series. In this session, you will learn how to become more financially secure and plan how to save a little money each week or each…

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Grasses for the Home Landscape

A Growing Community Program with Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Grasses in the Home Landscape and learn about why you might want to consider using native grasses in your home landscape. We will also cover the role of grasses in a pollinator garden and…
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Cloverbud Story Hour

Creative Writing
County: DuPage

Each week's Cloverbud Story Hour will feature classic and illustrated children’s story books that have themes around some of the many 4-H project areas. Some sessions even include a small take-…

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Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

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Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens | Lessons at the Library

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
County: Ogle
Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

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