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Seed Starting | Spring Valley

County: Bureau

Whether you have a green thumb or are just getting started, our Seed Starting Workshop is the perfect place to learn about successful seed starting.
Participants will learn the basics for…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Bureau

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

butterfly on flowers, "Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days"

Illinois Extension Pollinator Website

Rend Lake Garden Stewardship Days
County: Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Randolph, Perry

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

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4-H Alumni Event: John Deere Demo Site in Coal Valley, IL

Be part of history at our inaugural Illinois 4-H Alumni event!

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Schedule of Events:

6:00 p.m. - Registration followed by…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday,…
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Houseplant Propagation

County: LaSalle

Are your houseplants overgrown and leggy? Would you like more of your favorites or does a friend want a start of one of your plants? This program will show you how to propagate houseplants using a…

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Fayette County 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2025

County: Fayette

It's time to draft your speeches! The Fayette County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th at 5:00 pm. Make sure to read the exhibit rules thoroughly and be able to…

Gardening with Wildlife | Cherry Valley

County: Winnebago

Do you enjoy gardening but worry about wildlife destroying it? 

Boone County Master Gardener interns Tenley Erickson-Ranum and Brianne Ambrose will explore ways to enjoy wildlife…

View from the ground looking up to a tall tree filled with green leaves.

Diversity and Advocacy and Choosing Nursery Stock

Community Tree Care Series
Communities with healthy, viable trees are impacted through improved air quality and reduced stress.

Join this session set to empower tree people to advocate for the protection and expansion of…

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Boosting Immunity: The Benefits of Physical Activity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Learn how staying active boosts immunity, prevents chronic illnesses, and enhances well-being.

Discover how physical activity strengthens your body's natural defenses. Explore how staying active…

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