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Cooking Under Pressure
DeWitt County Nutrition and Wellness
This isn't your grandma's manual pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers help tenderise meat, cook grains, beans, and vegetables quickly, and can even make desserts. Learn the basics of using the…
Pruning Basics
Utica Public Library
County: LaSalle
Pruning may seem a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. Learn about pruning basics including tools, tips, timing, and techniques for pruning trees and shrubs in your yard.
Garlic Mustard Pull
County: Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Union
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…
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…
Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
Gardenfest - ready, set, grow
McHenry County
County: McHenry
Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.
Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…
Spring Birds & Blooms
County: Macon
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!Throughout the…
Wildflower Walk
County: Jersey
In this guided wildflower walk, participants will explore local landscapes, learn to identify native wildflowers, and discover why these plants matter to pollinators and ecosystems. Each…
Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office
Baby Animals
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…