Events
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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…
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…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
Kendall County 4-H International Night
County: Kendall
Travel the World without leaving the suburbs3-4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 12 in YorkvilleWould you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…
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…
Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird
County: Jackson
Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Shooting Sports Archery recruitment Shoot Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on…
Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers
Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards?
Join…
Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils
Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…
Land Leasing Basics
Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…