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Preserve the Season - Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

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Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Fulton, Mason

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

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Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…

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From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian, Shelby

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

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4-H Clay Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…

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Adult Mental Health First Aid for Ag

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free, one-day training gives you the tools to recognize when someone is…

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Performance Showcase

County: Jackson

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

grill with 4-H logo

Cookout to Benefit Henry County 4-H

County: Henry

Grab lunch at Fareway and support Henry County 4‑H! Bring friends, family, and co‑workers for a fresh‑off‑the‑grill menu featuring pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, brat patties, pork patties,…

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Master Volunteer Appreciation Gathering

Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties are invited to join us for an afternoon of appreciation, fun, and connection as we…

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2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

Lake and McHenry County 4-H
County: Lake

Get ready for an exciting day at the Annual 4-H Robotics Showcase! Spectators are invited to witness the incredible talents of our 4-H members as they compete in the 2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics…

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