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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting…

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Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop

County: Bond

Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…

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NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Annual event
County: DeKalb
Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…
Path of Green Trees

Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

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Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers

County: Jackson
Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers…
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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

A close-up of a planter filled with herbs, including broad-leafed basil, needle-like rosemary, and small-leafed thyme.

Herbs in Stackable Pots

County: Christian
Are you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to spice up your kitchen and meals with fresh herbs? This interactive, hands-on workshop will show you how to design and build your own stackable culinary…
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Master Gardener Plant Bingo

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

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