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Day of Dabbling

County: Ogle

Ogle County 4‑H is welcoming families to an exciting, hands‑on morning of discovery at Day of Dabbling, a youth learning event packed with creativity, curiosity, and fun.

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2026 Crop Management Conference | Online

Dig deeper into what is impacting Illinois crop production.

Make the most informed decisions you can for your farm by getting the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of…

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Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

County: Randolph

Do you have treasured memories from your past that you would like to record? Have you written down the special moments of your life to share with your family? Everyone has a unique and individual…

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McHenry 4-H Crandall's Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Benefiting McHenry County 4-H Youth
County: McHenry

The McHenry County 4‑H Youth Foundation is thrilled to invite you to CRANDALL’S World Famous Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, March 2, from 4–8 PM!

Bring your family, your friends, and…

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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Champaign

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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Succession Planning for Farm Families

County: LaSalle

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s legacy.  Join us for an informative session on succession and estate planning…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting September 2 through April 2026, with some…

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Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees. 

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While…

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4-H Embryology in the Classroom

County: Lee, Whiteside
This event is for teachers in Lee and Whiteside counties.  Registration due February 13, 2026-To ensure all materials are available and eggs orderedSupplies will be delivered the weeks of…

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Watershed Steward Training

County: Coles
This science-based interactive training program provides a comprehensive look at watershed systems — including hydrology, water quality and quantity, flooding, and the ecological benefits of healthy…

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