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State 4-H Esports Tournament

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Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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…
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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…
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Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

Family Forestry Field Day

Family Forestry Field Day

With Illinois Forestry Association, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm
County: Winnebago

Join the Illinois Forestry Association, Illinois Extension, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm for the 2026 Family Forestry Field Day at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center…

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University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale

County: Lake

 Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…

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23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals

Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…

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NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Annual event
County: DeKalb
Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…
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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting…

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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…

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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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