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Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird
County: Jackson
Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Shooting Sports Archery recruitment Shoot Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on…
April Nature Wellness Walk
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…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
Kendall County 4-H International Night
County: Kendall
Travel the World without leaving the suburbs3-4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 12 in YorkvilleWould you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…
Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers
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…
Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils
Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…
Microgreens: small yet mighty
County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Microgreens are tasty, nutrient packed tiny plants, and are easy to grow at home. In this family-friendly workshop, participants will learn seed selection, planting, tending, and harvesting. Join…
Get Out of the House Now!
Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon
The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…
Strong and Steady: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
County: Randolph
Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC as an…