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Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…
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Learn & Have Fun at Cloverbud Camp!

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Attention all adventurous youth ages 5-7 -- Join the 4-H Cloverbud Camp for exciting hands-on activities designed just for you. Explore topics like art, STEM, nature, animals, kitchen science,…

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Franklin County 4-H Archery Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Archery Show will be held at Extreme Exigency on July 8 at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

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From Pot to Plate

Growing and Cooking with Herbs
County: Montgomery

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook with popular herbs to create delicious recipes. This is especially important for those who are trying to cut back on salt due to high blood…

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Osteoporosis 101

County: Stephenson

Over 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, placing them at increased risk for bone fractures. Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, but…

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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Macoupin
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…

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Lessons for Living

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
County: Macoupin

Today’s consumer expects food to be safe, nutritious, affordable, and convenient.  Chemicals play an important role in many of the advances in our consumer food system.  The Food and…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Stephenson
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
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2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects Show 

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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