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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Montgomery
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…
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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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Wily and Wild Animal Invaders in Illinois

Everyday Environment Series

Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments where they can be a threat. Explore the…

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Conservation Conversations

Sustainability on the Farm
County: LaSalle

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
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.…

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2026 DeWitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Divisions for the contest include:

Formal SpeechSelf-written | Notecards allowed | No props or costumes | Individual | 4-5 minutes (Beginner) 5-6 minutes (Advanced)Illustrated SpeechSelf-…
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Wild Neighbors: Coyotes

County: Boone

Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S.  They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and, for some, wild beauty.  There are many stories about…

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4-H Super Saturday

All 4-H members ages 5-18 are invited to participate. Cost is $25 per participant. Participants are asked to register by Friday, March 6. Class sizes will be limited so early registration is…

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Pancake Day

County: Randolph

Stop by the Sparta VFW Post on Saturday, March 21, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds supporting Randolph County 4-H.

Hosted by the Randolph County Foundation, pancake day has…

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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve
County: Lee, LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Amboy Marsh, an Illinois…

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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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