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Tazewell 4-H Horse Clinic

County: Tazewell

Are you planning to show a horse at in the 4-H horse show this year? If you are, we highly recommend attending horse clinics! These clinics are taught by our very own Horse Show Superintendent…

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Youth Salsa Canning Workshop

County: Macoupin

Let's make salsa! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered, hands-on workshop on how to make salsa. This class is great for kids new to canning or…

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Back to Basics: Gardening and Groceries

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
Back to Basics is a six-session series focused on the basics of homesteading through conservation and agriculture practices that can be completed at home.

Environmental Recycle Day: May 27…

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Peoria 4-H Show

County: Peoria
Wednesday, July 9 – Raber Packing Co., West Peoria9:30 a.m. General projects – 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. Cook Out Party, Projects released, Share the FunThursday, July 10, Stark County Fairgrounds, Wyoming7:30…

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Jam and Can at the Farmers Market

County: Macoupin

Curious about canning? Come get some hands-on practice making and blueberry jam in a water bath canner under the pavilion at the Brighton Farmers Market in Schneider Park! No need to register,…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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DSAC Youth Gardening Class

County: Pope

Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…

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Carroll and Whiteside Co 4-H Horse Show

County: Carroll, Whiteside
4-H members will show their skills in several categories of horsemanship. See the 4-H Show Books for more information. Spectators are welcome to this free, public event!
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Franklin County 4-H Horse Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 10 at 4 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…

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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show with pictures of 4-H Projects
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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Join us at the 2025 4-H 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H'ers from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties will showcase all that they have learned throughout the year!  This…

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