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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Pesticide Applicator Test Only

County: JoDaviess

Private and commercial applicators who need to renew their licenses can test at the Elizabeth Community Building on Tuesday, February 3, starting at 10 a.m. This is a TEST ONLY site. There is no…

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Making Your Money Work

County: Macoupin

4-H is partnering with Carlinville National Bank to help youth navigate the world of financial responsibility. Participants will learn money facts, habits, and the differences between needs and…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Effingham

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Floral Design Class | Oregon

County: Ogle
Join us for a free, informational introduction to the art of floral design! Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Rock River Center. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn…
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Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

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Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…
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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Macon County Master Gardener Training
County: Macon

Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!

To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer…

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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

DuPage County
County: DuPage
Hands-on classroom session this winterJoin our Northern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, to learn how — and when — to properly…
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2026 Illinois Dairy Summit

Foraging Profitability
County: Stephenson


Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Highland Community College, Freeport IL


Dairy Summit Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Welcome and IMPA Updates
10:45…

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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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