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Bee the Change: A Pollinator Field Tour with Master Gardener Anne Hale

County: Franklin

Explore the important role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems and productive landscapes during this guided tour of a pollinator habitat. This program will walk participants through the how and…

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2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Come out and support our local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills at the 2026 4-H Horse Show! 

From riding demonstrations to equestrian…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 4

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…

Nature's Paint Box: Ashton

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

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Reptiles and Amphibians

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Come meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator prey relationships…

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Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 3

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Buy Local

County: Montgomery

Learn why it is so important to buy local! Buy Local is often linked to locally grown foods, but the idea goes much further. It is about understanding how our buying choices affect the economic…

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Success with Indoor Plants

County: Montgomery

Make your houseplants happy with a little TLC! Plants that thrive in indoor environments require a balance of plant culture and human care. Learn how to create a healthy houseplant environment by…

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Cooking 101

County: Bond

4-H Cooking 101 School is a fun, hands-on learning experience for youth interested in building confidence in the kitchen! Held June 29 – July 1 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville, this…

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