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Frozen Vegetables and Fruits in Freezer

Yes, You Can! Freezing Your Summer Harvest

County: JoDaviess
Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…
Hands applying decoupage

4-H Decoupage Workshop

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union, Alexander

4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on workshop at Vienna High School on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to use the…

Man with a cartoon magnifying glass in front of head showing a cartoon brain. Words say "Wits Workout"

Wits Workout

McLean County Workshop
County: McLean
Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

A person meditating in a dream world created by waves and other organic objects.

Eat and Educate - Dimensions of Wellness

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

The Dimensions of Wellness is a great introduction to the Strong and Steady series. It explores the key areas that support overall health and quality of life as we age. Participants learn how…

invasive species removal volunteers

Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…
raised bed garden

Garden Planning Workshop

Putnam County Library - Granville Branch
County: Putnam

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

Community garden with rows of green crops. People lining the crops to help with harvesting.

Homegrown Harvest: Soil Health and Planting Cool Season Crops

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Tropical Plants

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

County: Livingston
Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…

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