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Pressed Flowers Workshop

County: Macoupin
Do you love flowers and nature? Our Pressed Flower Workshop is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your creativity while learning about the beauty of flowers! In this fun and educational…
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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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Ew! It's Science

4-H Science Camp
County: Montgomery
Join us for a day of fun, messy, and educational adventures at Ew! It's Science! 

At Science Camp, youth will:Dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteries of what owls eat.Conduct a…

Kankakee County 4-H Show July 26, 2025 9-11:30 am Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Kankakee County 4-H Show

County: Kankakee

Come join us at the annual Kankakee County 4-H Show to check out the accomplishments of our youth's hard work from the past year as they compete for awards and a chance to represent Kankakee…

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Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…

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Magnificent Moths

Giant City State Park
County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Join us at Giant City Park on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate National Moth Week with Magnificent Moths! This interactive event is free and open to the public, with activities for…

Meteor Shower

Meteor Shower Watch Party

County: Livingston
Explore the Night Sky at Our 3rd Annual Meteor Shower Watch Party!
Hosted by the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation
 Enjoy an…
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Master Gardener Informational Booth

County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about hummingbirds!  Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, their preferred habitats, plants and flowers, along with feeding tips. …

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Grundy County 4-H Fair July 26-28, 2025
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Grundy County 4-H Fair

County: Grundy

Come join us at the annual Grundy County 4-H Fair to check out the accomplishments of our youth's hard work from the past year as they compete for prizes and a chance to represent Grundy County at…

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