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Grow Light Workshop

County: LaSalle

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of starting seeds indoors and build your own grow light station to take home. Perfect for gardeners looking to get a jumpstart on…

Tree Pruning

Pruning Grapes and Other Small Fruits Workshop at the Refuge Food Forest

County: McLean

On Wednesday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, come to the Refuge Food Forest (701 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL. 61761) and learn the basics of grape and other small fruits pruning techniques.…

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4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

County: Christian
Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.  For ages 8-18 and you do not have…
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Composting with worms

County: Kankakee
Learn about the fascinating world of worms!

This class will teach you to use worms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments (castings) for plants – called vermicomposting! …

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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
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Eating Disorders and Food Insecurity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Uncover the hidden link between eating disorders and food insecurity.

Eating disorders and food insecurity are two public health issues in the US. Given the SWAG (skinny, white, affluent, girl)…

Animal Outreach Event

Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club
County: Kankakee
Olivet Animal Outreach Club Brings Hands‑On Wildlife Education to Local Families

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club to bring an engaging,…

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Annie's Project Workshop

County: Macon

Join us in Annie's Project Workshop and learn about all 5 areas of risk management - financial, human resource, legal, market, and production. This course will allow you to learn from women…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
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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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
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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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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