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Natural area at Sand Ridge Nature Center with text "Junior Master Naturalist 4-H Special Interest Club Illinois Extension" Source: Matthew Stinson
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Junior Master Naturalist 4-H SPIN Club

Cook County

Explore Nature with the 2026 Cook County Junior Master Naturalist Program!
Are you a young leader who cares about your community, the environment, and creating a more just and sustainable…

scary looking beetle

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Entomology

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…

a kitchen in the background and a counter with cooking pots, strainer with vegetables, bowls with lettuce, rice, and pasta, and seasonings nearby

Kitchen Skillathon

Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties
County: Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne

Youth ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to participate in the Kitchen Skillathon. The Skillathon is a fun competition that will test participants'…

notebook with drawing of plant

Nature Journaling Workshop

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Marshall

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

Gardener's Day. Red, orange, yellow, and pink tulips.

Gardener's Day 2026

County: Morgan
Get ready for the 2026 gardening season by joining us for Gardener’s Day! This year’s presentation will cover the basics of gardening, caring for trees after planting, and garden planning with native…

Everyday Life with Diabetes text layered over a picture of a woman talking with a physician.

Everyday Life with Diabetes

Diabetes and the Heart
Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for two educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills. In…
prairie grass and flowers and master naturalist logo

Master Naturalist Volunteer Training | Oregon | Pre-register by March 13

Participants do not need to live in Ogle County
County: Ogle

Individuals who are passionate about nature, conservation, and strengthening their communities are invited to apply for the Illinois Master Naturalist Program, now accepting registrations for its…

Grow your own groceries, broccoli

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, and more

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…

barn with farm animals

Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

field with fence and tree

Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Watersheds and Water Quality
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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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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