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Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal Visitor Center
County: Bureau

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…

Community Tree Care

Community Tree Planting Workshop

County: Macoupin

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

Oak Tree Sapling

4-H Green Communities 2026

County: Lake
The Illinois 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, in partnership with the Lake County 4-H, Soil and Water Conservation District, and Round Lake Park District, is working to rebuild our native…

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4-H Scratch Coding: Zombie Crusher

County: McLean
Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to create a fun game and build a zombie crusher! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform,…

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2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Garden Plots
Monticello Area Community Garden: 2026 Garden Plots Now Available!  
Dig in and grow your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers this summer!  12' x 12' or 12' x 24' tilled…
Grow your own groceries pumpkins

Pumpkins and Winter Squash

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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From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Spring Series Week 3
County: Rock Island
Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House to explore how fresh herbs and plant‑diverse foods can support better health. Local experts will guide you through practical, garden‑inspired strategies you can…
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Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking

County: Williamson

Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong? Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and…

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Herbs in Stackable Pots

County: Christian
Are you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to spice up your kitchen and meals with fresh herbs? This interactive, hands-on workshop will show you how to design and build your own stackable culinary…
4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

April 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, April 27.We would love to share a time of…

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