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Seed and House Plant Expo, plants and soil in a persons hands pictured

Seed and House Plant Expo!

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners

You're invited to Tractor Supply in Monticello for a Seed and House Plant Expo!

You can enjoy gardening activities hosted by 4-H and Master Gardeners, Learn about the Little Free Seed…

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Fruit Tree Pruning

Macon County Master Gardeners
Come Join the Master Gardeners at the Crossing Healthcare Garden Orchard. We will teach you how and when to prune your fruit trees and make the proper cuts. 
This hands-on learning experience…
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Spring into Gardening Conference 2025

County: Coles

The 15th Annual Spring into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative ideas, and hands-on guidance. The conference,…

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2025 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
County: JoDaviess
The tradition continues! Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference scheduled for March 1.Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services 
 

The 2025 Tri-State Forest…

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4-H Leaders March ZSuite Features Webinar

Learn more about ZSuite features!


Did you miss out on the last ZSuite Training for Leaders? No worries! We have two more opportunities scheduled to join a live training over Zoom to learn about…

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Snake Road Sentinels

County: Alexander, Union, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the spring season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the…

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3D Paper Project Workshop

County: Macon

Learn from 4-H Alum, Grace Staph, about the exciting world of 3D paper! Hone your skills and learn tips and techniques to create the best project possible to bring to the Dewitt, Macon, Piatt 4-H…

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Sourdough Fermentation: Make & Take Starter Workshop

County: LaSalle

Join us for a hands-on workshop and discover the fascinating world of fermentation.  Learn the secrets behind creating delicious, tangy sourdough bread from scratch.  We’ll explore the…

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Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday

Doing, Thinking, Creating
County: Stephenson

Join us for a morning of hands-on learning and fun on Saturday, March 1!

Youth ages 5-7 can join in the fun with our Cloverbud program, Cloverbuds: Learn to Garden! Flowers and Vegetables--…

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YQCA In-person Training

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

4-H members who plan to show Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine or Goats at the county 4-H shows must complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training by June 1 of the current year. Join…

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