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State 4-H State Shoot: Archery

Registration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…

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

Application, Scholarship, & FAFSA Help Lab (Parents recommended to stay for this session.)
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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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Amazing Apples

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…

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2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit"

County: Johnson
Birdwatchers of all levels are invited to join us for the seventh Fall Migration “Mini-Sit,” a bird-watching event where participants record as many bird species by sight and sound during a three-…
Register by Sept. 13
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Dragonflies and Damselflies

Join us to learn about dragonflies and damselflies, two of the most fascinating insects found around ponds, lakes, and streams. Discover how to tell them apart, learn about their life cycle, and find…
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Monarch Madness

County: Macon

Join us for Monarch Madness, a fun-filled celebration of monarch butterflies and the incredible pollinators that help our ecosystems thrive!

Experience the excitement of tagging and…

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2026 Fall Astronomy Night

County: Fayette

Join us on Saturday, September 19th at the YMCA in Vandalia to learn about our night sky, what constellations and planets are overhead, and get an up-close look at them through a telescope!…

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Nature Trails Day

County: McLean
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists on Saturday, September 19th at COMLARA Park for Nature Trails Day 2026! This fun-filled family event offers opportunities to hike the trails,…
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CDL and Forklift Simulators at Lake Land College

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby
Youth ages 10–18 are invited to explore careers and hands‑on STEM activities in a fun, engaging environment! Participants will have the opportunity to take turns trying out a CDL driving simulator or…
Register here by Sept. 10!
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Fall Nature Wellness Walk-Sand Ridge Nature Center

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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