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10th Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and Pancake Breakfast

County: Pope

Join us as we celebrate a decade of making maple syrup at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center at our 10th annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and 4H pancake breakfast.

Maple…

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Family Ice Fishing Clinic

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing from the professionals at an ice fishing clinic presented by IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension. Join us at Sinnissippi Park in…

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Pruning Old, Neglected Apple Trees Workshop

County: McLean
On Saturday, February 7th, at PrairiErth Farm from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Kaitie Adams, John Williams, and Nick Frillman will present on:The basics of fruit tree pruning principles, including desirable…
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Wee Nats

Rocks
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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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Marion

The Marion County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. It will be held from 7-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need to come to…

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The Great Seed Event 2026

McHenry County
County: McHenry

McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!

Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…

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Bridge Bust 2026

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane
12th 4-H BRIDGE BUST

Note: Team registration now closed. Spectators are welcome to attend this event!

Join us for the 12th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging…

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Gathering of the Gardeners

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Join us for the 12th Annual Gathering of the Gardeners: For Master Gardeners from Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties
Organized by the Montgomery County Master Gardeners…

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Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop 2026

County: Pope
The tenth annual backyard maple syrup production workshop will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10am-12:15pm at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, located at 354 State Highway 145 N,…
Beef Weigh-In and Tattooing Grundy County

Grundy County 4-H Beef Weigh-In and Tattooing

County: Grundy

2026 Beef Weigh-In and Tatooing will take place on February 7th at 5340 S Route 47, Mazon.  New last year is that all of beef animals will require an electronic ID tag.  This is not just…

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