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4-H State Robotics Competition

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It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their…

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Wee Nats

Wetlands
County: Stephenson

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | May

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | May

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training Central IL

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings - mark your calendars for 2025!

Interested adults don't have to be expert marksmen to become involved in the program and have fun, meet…

Big Flavors in Small Spaces: Container Grown Fruits

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Ogle, Bureau

Lacking a large landscape, yet love homegrown fruits? Look to container gardening: fruit edition! Join Horticulture Educator Bruce J. Black to discuss how dawf cultivars of blueberries,…

children running through field

Wee Nats

Wetlands
County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

brain with squiggly lines all around

Wits Fitness Prophetstown | May

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Cooking with Herbs

County: Macoupin

Unlock the art of seasoning with Illinois Extension in this hands-on class where you'll explore the three categories of aromatic seasonings: spices, herbs, and seeds. Learn to enhance your dishes…

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