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4-H Fun day

4-H Fun Day

County: Winnebago
The 2026 4-H Fun Day is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at Prince of Peace Church, 2336 Freeport Road, Rockton, IL. A morning of hands-on learning and fun – our workshops will…
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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve
County: Lee, LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Amboy Marsh, an Illinois…

Scrapbooking supplies such as a scrapbook, paint brushes, patterned paper, etc.

Designing a Unique Scrapbook

Edwards County
County: Edwards

Scrapbooking is a fun, creative way to capture memories of trips and other experiences. Join this workshop to learn about all levels of the scrapbooking 4-H project while getting started on your…

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).…

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…

Grow your own groceries, greens

The Greens: Lettuces, Spinach, Cabbages and more

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…

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y text layered over a grey background with animated heart, stethescope, and blood pressure meter pictured

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

What is a Carb?

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

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…

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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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