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Master Gardener Informational Booth

Christian County
County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

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Fall Container Gardens

County: Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell

Extension Master Gardeners from Tazewell County host monthly meetings that include an educational program. The public is invited to join them for the program.

Bring Your Own Pot (BYOP) and…

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2024 Southern Illinois Food Security Summit

County: Williamson
Build a better future for our region.

Hunger is often hidden, but it is a huge issue in southern Illinois. According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, more than 45,000 (14.3%) southern…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

August 27 & August 30, 2024
County: Stephenson

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

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Homegrown Harvest Workshops

County: Macon
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners. Topics include safely harvesting food, pests and diseases, seed-saving, managing weeds, growing…
Lone tree on a crop field

Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion

County: Marshall, Putnam
Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers!  Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s successes…
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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days

August Session
County: Franklin

Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office and…

Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
Oh, dear! What can you do to manage whitetails in your woodlands? 

White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

County: Macon

Jot down your questions and thoughts as we enjoy light snacks during our lively discussions on the following books.  

Event Dates:
August 29 | The Last Butterflies by Nick…

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