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YQCA Training

County: Macoupin

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

An adult and a child wearing aprons work together at a woodworking bench filled with tools. The 4-H logo is in the top right corner.

4-H Woodworking Workshop

County: Jersey
Join Jersey County 4-H and the JCHS Ag Department for a Woodworking Workshop. Learn woodworking skills and create a project to take home!
Located at the JCHS Shop (use walk-in door next to large…
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Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Food Decorating

Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell 4-H
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Christian
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

County: Winnebago

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

Father and Son in corn field

Legacy and Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: Henry

Planning for the future of your farm is essential to protecting your family, your land, and your legacy. Understanding how succession works—and the pitfalls to avoid—can make a meaningful…

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Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Nature's Green Things
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

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To Seed or Not to Seed: What Is the Question?

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…

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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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