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Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)

Your Online Start to Orchard Success
County: JoDaviess, Stephenson, Winnebago

Ready to grow fruit trees with confidence? The Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA) is a six-week online training designed to give new growers the knowledge and tools to start and manage an…

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4-H Winter Photo Contest

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member during the Winter of 2025-2026 (Nov 25-Feb 26).

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Fossil Identification Workshop

County: LaSalle

Join us for a fascinating exploration of Illinois' prehistoric past. This hands-on program is designed for fossil enthusiasts of all ages and will provide participants with the knowledge and…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Houseplants: Succulents
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

Little Sprouts will introduce youth, ages 3-5, to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. 
Join us for a collection of…
Nursery School Lessons in Gardening tools and plants over soil

Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Symposium

County: Rock Island
A day of gardening inspiration and learning

Join University of Illinois Extension educators, local experts, and Master Gardeners for a full day of inspiration, practical workshops, and community…

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Winter Elementary OpenSciEd Institutes

Teacher professional learning for Unit 1 and Unit 2 in all Grades K-5
County: Cook

Engage your students this Spring in minds-on, inquiry-focused science learning with Elementary OpenSciEd for grades K-5!

Prepare to implement the first unit in your grade with our 2-day…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

February 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, February 23.We would love to share a time of…

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Clark County Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Clark County Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Clark County Agronomy Summit this winter to provide…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

February Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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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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