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2026 Gardening Insights

County: Macon
Join the Macon County Master Gardeners for a morning packed with inspiring gardening sessions! Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll pick up fresh ideas, tips, and…
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Day of Dabbling

County: Ogle

Ogle County 4‑H is welcoming families to an exciting, hands‑on morning of discovery at Day of Dabbling, a youth learning event packed with creativity, curiosity, and fun.

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2026 Crop Management Conference | Online

Dig deeper into what is impacting Illinois crop production.

Make the most informed decisions for a farm by getting the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois…

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McHenry 4-H Crandall's Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Benefiting McHenry County 4-H Youth
County: McHenry

The McHenry County 4‑H Youth Foundation is thrilled to invite you to CRANDALL’S World Famous Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, March 2, from 4–8 PM!

Bring your family, your friends, and…

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Lawrence County 4-H New Member Workshop

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

Calling all new 4-H members in Lawrence County! Make plans to attend this workshop to learn about 4-H requirements, participating in the 4-H general project and livestock shows, state fair, awards…

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Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

County: Randolph

Do you have treasured memories from your past that you would like to record? Have you written down the special moments of your life to share with your family? Everyone has a unique and individual…

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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Champaign

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees. 

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While…

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Birds in the Garden: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Oasis

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake

Discover the joy of transforming your outdoor space into a thriving haven for birds and pollinators. In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, certified professional gardener and garden…

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4-H Embryology in the Classroom

County: Lee, Whiteside
This event is for teachers in Lee and Whiteside counties.  Registration due February 13, 2026-To ensure all materials are available and eggs orderedSupplies will be delivered the weeks of…

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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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