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Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners text overlaying a purple background with Cacti and succulents pictured

Habitat at Home: Cacti & Succulents

Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
This is the second workshop in the free garden workshop series hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Learn how to grow cacti and succulents, explore the conditions they need to thrive, and…
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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Christian
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…
Dog care supplies along with dog toys like ropes, bones, balls, and more

Spark Before Dark

Wabash County
County: Wabash

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new, helping them find their spark. Spark Before Dark will be held at the Wabash County Extension Office and…

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Insects and Invertebrates

at Woodstock Public Library
County: McHenry

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates!  Kids will discover cool characteristics…

Fountain at Chicago Botanic Garden

Charter Coach Trip to Chicago Botanic Garden

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Thursday, June 25, 2026

Join the Master Gardeners of Peoria County for a delightful day at the stunning Chicago Botanic Garden! This trip is open to the public, you do not need to be a Master…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Plant Parts
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
 This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…
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Use Your Noodle: A Brain Education Day

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Regularly engaging your brain can support cognitive and memory function. Challenge your noodle with a day of learning, socialization, activities, and movement. Young and older adults are…

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Grilling and Summertime Salads | Ottawa

County: LaSalle
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…
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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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4-H General Show

Massac 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 final show…

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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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