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Seed Starting container with small sprouted plants

Seed Starting for Spring Success

Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series
County: Rock Island
Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Staff for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series. In the final session, this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of…
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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club with sewing machine and fabrics in background

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club

Intro to Sewing
County: Vermilion

Join Our 4-H Sewing SPIN Club!
Are you a young, creative mind eager to learn the art of sewing? Look no further! Our 4-H Sewing Club is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity and…

Gardener's Day. Red, orange, yellow, and pink tulips.

Gardener's Day 2026

County: Morgan
Get ready for the 2026 gardening season by joining us for Gardener’s Day! This year’s presentation will cover the basics of gardening, caring for trees after planting, and garden planning with native…
Spring flowers in a multitude of colors.

Gardener's Day 2026

Macomb
County: McDonough

Get ready to dig into inspiration at the 28th Annual Gardener’s Day! This special event will bring together gardening enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy engaging speakers, hands-on activities, and…

a bouquet of pink and white tulips on a gray background

2026 Ready.Set.Grow! Gardening Workshop

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

2026 Ready...Set...Grow...Gardening Workshop, on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sauk Valley Community College (173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021).
Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll,…

barn with farm animals

Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

field with fence and tree

Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Watersheds and Water Quality
County: Stephenson
Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program…
An assortment of healthy carbohydrates arranged on a rustic wooden surface.

Carbohydrates Made Simple

County: Christian, Shelby

Carbohydrates can be confusing, but they do not have to be. In this class, we will break down what carbohydrates are, how much your body needs, and where to find them on a Nutrition Facts label.…

A young man being advised by an adult.

I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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