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Kitchen Safety Check-up

DeWitt County Nutrition and Wellness

Discuss 4 ways home cooks can be more food safe in their kitchens. What practices are you doing that might increase your risk of foodborne illness? Let’s talk food safety at home – from cleaning…

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Master Naturalist Hybrid Training

County: Franklin

In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…

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4-H Family Fun Night

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Get ready for an evening of activities, food, and fun to learn about 4-H! 

Drop-in any time between 5 PM and 7 PM with the whole family.

Hosted by the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt…

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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
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YQCA Training

County: Jersey

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club
County: McHenry

What to Bring & Expect:

PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each 4-H member must be fully enrolled and approved in…

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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Gardeners' BIG Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Gardeners, naturalists, and anyone interested in conservation are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. Sessions are appropriate for attendees of all skill levels! The day includes three educational…
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Northwest Regional Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Horse loving 4-H members will convene to test their knowledge at the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest! Spectators are welcome at the Horse Bowl Contest and for the…

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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…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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