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Master Gardener Plant Sale - Macoupin

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Macoupin County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival. The plant sale will take place on the east side of the grounds, next to the…

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CPR Training for Youth

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

This hands-on CPR training is designed for youth who want to become certified and prepared for real‑life emergencies. Perfect for teens interested in babysitting, this course teaches essential…

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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…

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Macon County 4-H Shotgun Club Start Up

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Macon County 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports Club is guided by a Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible,…

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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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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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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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Fields to Flight

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Calling all future pilots and farm innovators!

Hands-on Drone Adventure

Led by Kaskaskia College’s expert drone instructor, kids will:  Learn the basics of drones and how they’re…

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Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

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Canning with Confidence

County: Macoupin
Curious about home canning but not sure where to begin? Join Extension for a beginner-friendly class that takes the guesswork out of preserving food at home. Learn the basics of pressure canning,…

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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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