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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…

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H General Projects show text layered over a photo of projects with ribbons

2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects Show 

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout…

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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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Stephenson
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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Lessons for Living

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
County: Macoupin

Today’s consumer expects food to be safe, nutritious, affordable, and convenient.  Chemicals play an important role in many of the advances in our consumer food system.  The Food and…

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Gardening for Moths - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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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 9 at 4 p.m.

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

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Franklin County 4-H Foods Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Foods Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension Office on July 10 at 1 p.m.

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

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Franklin County 4-H Rabbit Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Rabbit Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 10 at 6 p.m.

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

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Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 10 at 5 p.m.

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

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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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