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Nature Photography for Beginners

County: LaSalle

This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…

REAP Day Bluebell Seed Collection

REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection

With Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
County: Winnebago

Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home…

Gardening tools, seedlings, and onion bulbs scattered on dark, rich soil, featuring an Illinois Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.

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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CPR Training for Youth

In Partnership with Kirby Medical Center
County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

Unfortunately, This program has reached its participant maximum. For questions or to be informed about future opportunities contact Anne Reinbold. 

This hands-on CPR training is…

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Goat Workshop: Part 2

Wabash County
County: Wabash

This workshop will be a follow-up to the introductory goat workshop held in March. Participants will learn about grooming practices, how to train their goat, and showmanship tips, followed by time…

Two individuals using their hands to plant herbs in the ground.

Kids in the Park

County: Perry

Come out to the Pinckneyville Community Center on May 26 to learn all about Kids in the Park! This 4‑H Club helps kids build a deeper connection with nature through hands‑on, exciting activities…

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Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Wyanet

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

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Cloverbud Fairy Garden Workshop

County: Jefferson
Let your child's imagination grow! In this fun, hands-on workshop, youth will create their own miniature fairy garden while learning the basics of plant care through storytelling, exploration,…

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Brick Building Series

County: Washington
Building Bricks Summer Series

Do you dream of building awesome creations, meeting new friends, and showing off your imagination?  If so, the Brick Building Series is for you!  Each…

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garden themed drawing of leaves, flowers, a ladybug and butterfly
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Seedling Explorers

A.K.A. Garden School!
County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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