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To Seed or Not to Seed: What Is the Question?

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Legacy and Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: Henry

Planning for the future of your farm is essential to protecting your family, your land, and your legacy. Understanding how succession works—and the pitfalls to avoid—can make a meaningful…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Christian
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…
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Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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YQCA Training

County: Macoupin

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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Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Nature's Green Things
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

March 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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Spark After School: Wayne City

Wayne County

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. This free class will be held at the Wayne City Community…

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Soft Landings at The Dunn Museum

Registration is Full
County: Lake

Soft Landings are landscaped areas beneath native trees designed to support beneficial insects throughout their life cycles. Join us at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to learn how to create a…

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Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover how predictable, responsive home environments shape healthy child development.

Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…

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