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Irish Kids Heritage Free Fest

County: Jackson

Join us! Immediately after the St. Patrick's Day parade, come down to the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Club. There we will have themed food, crafts, activities, and A FREE shirt for kids up to…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Gain tools to identify signs of mental health or substance abuse issues, learn communication skills, and leave with resources to connect someone with help in a free workshop. This workshop is…

Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

2026 Rockford
County: Winnebago
Gardening For Food, Flowers & Fun 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026Presented by University of Illinois Extension and Winnebago County Master Gardeners at NIU Rockford…
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Birdhouse Workshop

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office
County: Marshall

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

farm pond

Farm Pond Management

County: Clinton, Bond, Marion, Washington

Farm ponds can bring seasons of enjoyment for recreation and fishing, but they need a plan for management strategies. Chris Lueking, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will cover pond…

Grow your own groceries, tomatoes

Tomatoes and Peppers

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2026

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited…

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Livingston County)

County: Livingston
Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of…
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Community and School Gardens Course Offering

Lake County
County: Lake

This introduction session to the online course is open to everyone who wants to strengthen their community through shared learning, collaboration, and the power of growing food together. Whether…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

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

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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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