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"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 3

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

boy with two snakes

Reptiles and Amphibians

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Come meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator prey relationships…

Fruit and vegetables in rainbow colored shaped like a brain

Eating for Brain Health

County: Christian

Extension and Taylorville Memorial Hospital invite you to give your brain a little summer love! This class explores how colorful fruits and vegetables support memory, focus, and long-term brain…

A green and white corner-bordered image of a person at knee level checking soybean plants.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Sycamore

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

Pressure canner sitting on stovetop

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: JoDaviess
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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Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports logo.
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State 4-H State Shoot: Air Pistol

Save the date with more information coming soon!

The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as they are the same type of high skill level events that the National 4-H…

A monarch butterfly on a purple cone flower. Master Gardener logo in bottom right corner.

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…

A bobwhite quail standing on a tree stump in the middle of a field of grass.

Conservation Tours

Brent Fowler-Curtis Farm Wagon Tour
County: McDonough
Conservation efforts are increasing bobwhite populations.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail.…

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Children at a play table using toy food and utensils to pretend-cut vegetables during a kitchen-themed activity.
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Youth Cooking School Junior Chef Edition

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe

Calling all young chefs ages 5-8! The Junior Chef Edition of Youth Cooking School is designed especially for younger participants who are ready to begin exploring the kitchen.

During this…

A pollinator garden featuring clusters of yellow Black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, and tall lavender hyssop spikes.

Creating Habitats for Pollinators

County: Jersey

Ready to dive into pollinator-friendly habitat plant selection? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for a pollinator-friendly garden. Explore various garden…

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