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4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois
Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale
Kendall County
County: Kendall
Saturday, May 169 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shineThe 2026 sale will feature:14 varieties of tomatoes10 varieties of peppersNative plantsNursery-stock perennialsMaster Gardeners on-hand to answer…
4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere
Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…
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…
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…
Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances
County: McLean
Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. Together, we’ll…
Cut Flower Production
Summer Twilight Series
County: Washington
Explore cut flowers, bedding plants, and hanging baskets.The Summer Twilight Series kicks off with a tour of Flower Girls Greenhouse on May 18 at 6 p.m. Flower Girls began in 2018 when Chris…
Garden Basics Workshop
County: Jefferson, Clinton, Washington
Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?
Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…
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…
Dementia Friends
County: Williamson
Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and…