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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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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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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…

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Youth Cooking School Junior Chef Edition

Waterloo Afternoon 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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Nature Explorers Camp

Cold-Blooded Critters Camp (ages 7-9; must have completed 1st grade)
County: DeKalb

Campers will have fun learning about our local reptiles and amphibians. We will get up close and personal with our resident cold-blooded creatures and learn “cool” new facts about them, too! We…

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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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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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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…

Mycelium

Green Connections: Mycelium

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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