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NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Annual event
County: DeKalb
Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…
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Lee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

County: Lee

A variety of homegrown annuals, perennials, and vegetables will be available. Purchases benefit the Lee County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be present to answer gardening questions and…

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23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals

Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…

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Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting introduction to Gardening with seeds. Come learn,…

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Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop

County: Bond

Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…

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Mixed Container Gardens

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson, Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners, for “Mixed Container Gardens” on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N.…

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Peoria 4-H Archery Begins

County: Peoria

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details. 

The club…

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2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Kendall County
County: Kendall
Saturday, May 169 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shine

The 2026 sale will feature: native plants, nursery-stock perennials, 23 varieties of tomatoes, 16 varieties of peppers, other vegetables, and more!…

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4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Career Exploration & Real-World Connections
County: Boone
Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

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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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