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4-H Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up

for Lake and McHenry 4-H'ers
County: McHenry
Are you interested in horses, and learning what the horse project is about?Would you like to exhibit a horse at the McHenry County Fair?Whether you are new to horses or an experienced rider/exhibitor…
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Gardening on a Budget | Lessons at the Library | Oregon

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about the start-up expenses for a container garden and plan your produce to…
Glass jars with different pickled foods on white wooden background.

Preserve the Season - Sheffield

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

Raised garden beds with green plants on top and in front.

Get Out of the House Now!

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Leaf it to the Library

Landscape Design and Raingardens
County: Henry

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for two free programs coordinated by the Galva Public Library and hosted at the Galva Senior Center. Participants may register for one…

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Master Naturalist Meeting and Watersheds and Stewardship Program

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for our April Master Naturalist meeting focused on watersheds and stewardship.

 During this meeting we will:Receive a brief overview of Emiquon and its role in the watershedLearn…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Vision Matters: Steps to Lifelong Eye Health

County: Stephenson

More than 7 million Americans are estimated to live with vision impairment, with higher rates often seen in rural communities. Interestingly, many people fear losing their vision more than losing…

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4-H Dog Project

ALL youth ages 8-18 can join!
County: McHenry

The 4-H Dog project helps youth learn to care for their four-legged, furry friend!  Learn to feed, care for, and keep a dog healthy; groom and train your dog; and be a responsible dog owner…

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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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