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Wabash County Extension Office Open House

Wabash County
County: Wabash

Join us at the Wabash County Extension Office Open House to network with local staff, explore Illinois Extension programs, and enjoy light refreshments. During the Open House, information about…

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Horticulture Programs at the Galva Senior Citizens Center

County: Henry
Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening program in partnership with the Galva Library. Join us at the Galva Senior Center and…
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The Sweet Science of Chocolate

County: Macoupin, Jersey

Dive into the world of chocolate! Learn its origins, types, health benefits, and how to savor it like an expert. Finish with tasty recipes that make every bite worth melting for. 

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4-H Pumpkin Painting Contest

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Can you create the spookiest, funniest, or most creative pumpkin in our unit? Participate in our 4-H Pumpkin Painting Contest! Pumpkins must be painted and decorated by a 4-H member. 

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Wee Nats

Salamanders
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
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Fall Community Tree Planting Workshop | Macomb

Community Tree Care Series
Learn the skills needed to keep trees healthy and thriving in communities. 

Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added…

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4-H and Master Gardener Natural Dye Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

4-H and Extension Master Gardeners team up for a special workshop. Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to join local Extension Master Gardeners for a hands-on....maybe a tiny bit messy....workshop all…

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Photography Course

County: Christian

Learn to Master Your Photos with Mary Katlin Davis! 

Join University of Illinois Extension and Christian County Master Gardeners for a hands-on course led by award-winning photographer…

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Christmas Bird Count - Rend Lake Project Visitor Center

County: Franklin

Learn the ABCs of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30-year…

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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: November Challenge

Save the date!

Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…

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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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