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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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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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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…

Glass mason jars filled with various preserved vegetables, arranged in two stacked rows against a white wooden background.

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,…
A pollinator garden surrounding a wooden bridge in front of a brick building.

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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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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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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