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"Summer Fun with 4-H!" in front of clothing supplies

Create and Design Clothing Embellishments

for ages 5-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Give your wardrobe a creative glow-up! In this hands-on 4-H workshop, youth will explore fun, hands-on ways to transform everyday clothing into something totally unique. From splashes of color to…

fossil fern

Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

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Mindfulness Hike at Sand Ridge State Forest

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…

loaf of sourdough bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

A young boy wearing a backwards baseball hat witling wood.

Perry County 4-H General Projects Show

County: Perry

The Perry County 4-H General Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on June 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

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Wits Fitness | Eureka

County: Woodford
Strengthen Your Mind with Wits Fitness!


Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to stay mentally active and connect with others? Wits Fitness is an engaging class that supports brain health through…

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STEM-tastic Builders Challenge

County: Washington

STEM-tastic Builders Challenge is a hands-on, high-energy workshop where kids become creators, engineers, and problem-solvers! Participants will rotate through interactive stations featuring LEGO…

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4-H General Show

Johnson County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The third show…

A wooden bowl filled with a variety of mixed nuts and seeds.

Nuts, Seeds, and Summer Eats

County: Jersey

Curious about cooking with nuts and seeds but not sure where to start? This summer class at the Jerseyville Library will help you crack the code. Learn the health benefits of a variety of nuts and…

A monarch butterfly on a purple cone flower. Master Gardener logo in bottom right corner.

Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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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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