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Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

County: Winnebago

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

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Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Nature's Green Things
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

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Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

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Cultivating Wellness

Health and Well-Being for the Ag Community
County: LaSalle

Farming is demanding—physically and mentally.  Join us for a free session designed to help you manage stress and make healthy choices during busy seasons.  Learn practical strategies to…

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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

County: JoDaviess

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

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Master Naturalist Hybrid Training

County: Franklin

In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…

VCMG Presents: Garden Day 2026

County: Vermilion

The Vermilion County Master Gardeners are hard at work planning this year's annual Garden Day. With an expert line-up of speakers and a host of talented local vendors, this year's event promises…

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Gardeners' BIG Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Gardeners, naturalists, and anyone interested in conservation are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. Sessions are appropriate for attendees of all skill levels! The day includes three…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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