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Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

Registration is open!

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Rocks
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…
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Backyard Book Art

County: Macon

Join us as Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and art teacher Merry Lanker leads a creative workshop on painting garden pavers to look like your favorite novel. These charming "book pavers" make…

A bird of prey in flight

Junior Master Naturalist Program

Raptors and Birds of Prey
County: Lake

Soar into the World of Raptors with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists!
Discover the fascinating lives of Illinois’ birds of prey through interactive, hands-on experiences…

Maple tap with sap dripping off of it and a red apple on a tree.

Homegrown Harvest

Maple tapping and fruit tree fundamentals
County: Morgan

Learn how to make the most of your backyard! Discover how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and turn it into syrup. You’ll also learn the essentials of selecting, planting, and caring…

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Seeds in the Snow- Sterling

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about gardening! Join us on the second Monday of the month, January-March at the Sterling Public Library to prepare some seeds…

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Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Rocks
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

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Wits Workout

County: Franklin

Keeping your brain healthy should be a priority throughout your life – not just in your later years. The Wits Fitness Brain Health program has been in existence since 2015. Adults meet regularly…

Books lined on shelves with text "spark at the library" and the 4-H clover logo

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Straw Weaving Bracelet

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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Joliet Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Joliet Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Joliet Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the…

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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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