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Gardeners' BIG Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Gardeners, naturalists, and anyone interested in conservation are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. Sessions are appropriate for attendees of all skill levels! The day includes three educational…
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2026 4-H and FFA Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest

County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson
The 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest will be held Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon (dairy begins at 10 a.m.) at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Youth will be judged in the…
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Birdhouse Workshop

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office
County: Marshall

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

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Goat Workshop

Wabash County
County: Wabash

Are you interested in showing goats this summer? This workshop is perfect for beginners and will be a basic introduction to the 4-H goat project. Participants will learn how to select their show…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Gain tools to identify signs of mental health or substance abuse issues, learn communication skills, and leave with resources to connect someone with help in a free workshop. This workshop is…

Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

2026 Rockford
County: Winnebago
Gardening For Food, Flowers & Fun 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026Presented by University of Illinois Extension and Winnebago County Master Gardeners at NIU Rockford…

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Livingston County)

County: Livingston
Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of…
Grow your own groceries, tomatoes

Tomatoes and Peppers

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2026

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited…

Seed swap gathering

McLean County Seed Swap

Presented by McLean County Extension and Normal Public Library
County: McLean
Join us for the McLean County Seed Swap on March 16 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Normal Public Library. This will be a come-and-go event to swap vegetable seeds, scion (fruit tree) wood, native seeds,…

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