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Back to Basics: Gardening and Groceries

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
Back to Basics is a six-session series focused on the basics of homesteading through conservation and agriculture practices that can be completed at home.

Environmental Recycle Day: May 27…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Tazewell 4-H Horse Clinic

County: Tazewell

Are you planning to show a horse at in the 4-H horse show this year? If you are, we highly recommend attending horse clinics! These clinics are taught by our very own Horse Show Superintendent…

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Water Wins: Choosing Healthier Drinks for Toddlers to Teens

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2025
Discover what’s really in children’s drinks and explore simple ways to make every sip healthier.

Learn to decode labels, spot hidden sugars, and encourage water and natural drinks. Equip the family…

Urban Trees are a Matter of Life and Death

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025
Urban trees can have a profound effect on human health. 

The first presentation in the 2025 Forestry Stewardship Series will discuss three studies linking urban trees with positive health…

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Peoria 4-H Show

County: Peoria
Wednesday, July 9 – Raber Packing Co., West Peoria9:30 a.m. General projects – 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. Cook Out Party, Projects released, Share the FunThursday, July 10, Stark County Fairgrounds, Wyoming7:30…

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Carroll and Whiteside Co 4-H Horse Show

County: Carroll, Whiteside
4-H members will show their skills in several categories of horsemanship. See the 4-H Show Books for more information. Spectators are welcome to this free, public event!
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Franklin County 4-H Horse Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 10 at 4 p.m.

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

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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Whiteside County 4-H Show

County: Whiteside, Carroll
4-H members will be exhibiting projects they have worked hard on throughout the year, including art, cooking, livestock, sewing, welding, woodworking projects and so much more! The public is invited…

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