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4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

Path of Green Trees

Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

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Garden Basics Workshop

County: Jefferson, Clinton, Washington

Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?

Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…

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Dementia Friends

County: Williamson

Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and…

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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

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Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers

County: Jackson
Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers…

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