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Master Gardener Online Training
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Online Illinois Gardener Training

Get Busy Growing Your Passion for Gardening!
Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

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Green Connections: Creating a Bird-friendly Yard

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public. 

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Homegrown Harvest: Tool Maintenance, Fall Clean Up, Planting Garlic

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed starting, warm and cool…

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IL-EATS Farmer Network September Meeting

Are you a farmer looking to connect with others involved in IL-EATS? 

The IL-EATS Farmer Network is more than just a meeting—it's a community of farmers who support one another, share…

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Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 2

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…
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Sourdough Starter Made Simple

County: Jersey

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

Diabetes Clinic - Metabolic Syndrome: Pathways to Prevention and Wellness

County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Discover how to take control of your health as we focus on metabolic syndrome. 

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, as we define what metabolic syndrome…

Unit Council Meeting

Unit Council Meeting

4-H Youth Development
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Join us on September 18, 2025, for the Unit Council Meeting, where we will spotlight the 4-H Youth Development team. 

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Bat Acoustic Walk

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…
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2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Archery

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 throughout Illinois.…

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