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"Seed Sort" seeds and plants in containers.

2025 Seed Sort

County: Jackson

We are looking for volunteers to help us sort seeds on March 6 at 1:30 p.m at the Jackson County Extension office 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. We have an overabundance of seeds and need…

4-H Volunteer Café Conversations: Making the Connection Between 4-H Project Learning Experiences and Careers!

The next 4-H Volunteer Cafe Conversation is scheduled for Thursday, March 6;  6:30 - 7:45 PM. Please log on a few minutes early to check in. 

Come prepared to share how you have…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Putnam

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Heart Smart Eating

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Nutrition and Wellness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like…

McHenry County 4-H International Night

McHenry County 4-H International Night

County: McHenry
International Night, note that it is open to the public: Explore an exciting new world adventure! 4-H clubs are invited to share with other 4-H groups and the public all they have learned about a…
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YQCA Training

County: Jersey

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2025 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine

Members…

Save the Date 2025 Seed Expo at CLC

Save the Date - 2025 Seed Expo

County: Lake

A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens.

You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-…

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Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

Save the Date!
County: Winnebago
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun, an event that offers gardening tips for the growing season. 

Join us for this early rite of…

Garden Day 2025

Garden Day 2025

Presented by the Vermilion County Master Gardeners
County: Vermilion

Shake off your winter blues with the Vermilion County Master Gardeners! An annual tradition for over 25 years, Garden Day has everything gardeners enjoy: entertaining speakers, unique vendors, a…

Special Occasion Cooking with Herbs: Soups

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside
Join Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro as she leads a hands-on class on how to enhance soups using herbs! This free session is part of a monthly series on cooking with herbs. Save the dates for future…

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