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Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about hummingbirds!  Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, their preferred habitats, plants and flowers, along with feeding tips. …
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Magnificent Moths

Giant City State Park
County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Join us at Giant City Park on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate National Moth Week with Magnificent Moths! This interactive event is free and open to the public, with activities for…

Kankakee County 4-H Show July 26, 2025 9-11:30 am Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Kankakee County 4-H Show

County: Kankakee

Come join us at the annual Kankakee County 4-H Show to check out the accomplishments of our youth's hard work from the past year as they compete for awards and a chance to represent Kankakee…

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Spring Wellness Walk

July
County: Cook

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…

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Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…

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Cheer Camp

for ages 5-12
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Get Ready to Cheer: Join Us for 4-H Cheer Camp!
Hey awesome kids ages 5-12! Come have a blast at the 4-H Cheer Camp! Learn cool cheers, master cheerleading basics, and create your own cheer…

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social July 27, 2025 - 4-6:30 pm

Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social

County: Grundy

Come join us at the annual Grundy County 4-H Pork Chop BBQ and Ice Cream Social during the Grundy County 4-H Fair from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets online, please…

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Ag Camp

County: Montgomery
Get ready to have some fun this summer at our first-ever Ag Camp! This 4-day camp will feature hands-on agriculture learning activities designed to help students grow into the world of agriculture.…

Learn to Can: Tomatoes and Tomato Products

County: McLean

Learn to Can: Tomatoes and Tomato Products is the perfect class for either first-time canners or for canning veterans looking to brush up on their skills. This class will offer hands-on experience…

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Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair

County: Tazewell
Tazewell 4-H members love to share their projects with everyone and have fun at the 4-H Show. The public is invited to join the fun. In addition to the events noted below, there will be family-…

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