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2026 Dewitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest text over laying a picture of a youth male behind a podium

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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Curso de Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos | Condado de McLean

County: McLean
Las reglas estatales de Illinois requieren que mínimo un empleado en su establecimiento de comida obtenga la Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos.

La Universidad de Illinois…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

March Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…
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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

What is a Carb?

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.…

Grow your own groceries, greens

The Greens: Lettuces, Spinach, Cabbages and more

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…

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Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library

Mammals
County: McHenry

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of mammals. Explore local McHenry County predator prey relationships, animal adaptations, ecology, and…

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Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Montgomery
Join us for a fun evening of scrapbooking with friends! Youth will learn basic scrapbooking techniques and use their creativity to design two scrapbook pages to take home. The page themes will be “…
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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Soil Health, Pollinators, and Habitat
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

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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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