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4-H Simple Paper Quilling Workshop

County: Montgomery
Join us for a fun-filled evening of paper quilling with friends! Rebekah Cloninger, a Macoupn County 4-H Volunteer, will lead you through the basics of this beautiful art form, helping you unlock…
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Where Will You Garden

Growing Great Vegetables In-Person Viewing
County: Macon

Join the Master Gardeners as we view the recording of the Growing Great Vegetables webinar series. Master Gardeners will be present to help answer your questions. For our first session, attendees…

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Wits Fitness CGH Sterling | March

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The classes are held on the second…

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YQCA In-person Training

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

4-H members who plan to show Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine or Goats at the county 4-H shows must complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training by June 1 of the current year. Join…

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Wee Nats

Trees
County: JoDaviess

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,…

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Introduction to Small Fruits

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson

This event has been rescheduled to March 11 due to weather. Registration is still open!

Looking for a quicker and easier way to enjoy fresh fruit from your farm? Small fruit plants are the…

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Lawrence County- SPARK at the Library: Invisible Paint

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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Morrow Plots and Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project Event

County: Stephenson

Join the University of Illinois Extension for an engaging evening as we delve into the rich history of agricultural research at the University of Illinois. This informative event will take place…

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Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

Purple and Orange Vegetables

What Do I Need to Start A Garden

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for the first session in this series and…

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