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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…
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State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

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Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

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Rise & Shine

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

After sleeping at night, your body is ready for nourishment when you wake up. Eating breakfast is healthy and recommended. Discuss sweet-and-savory breakfast pairings, explore your barriers to…

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Native Sapling Distribution

Fruit and Nut Shrubs for Cook Co Residents
County: Cook

Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…

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Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
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Spring Birds & Blooms

County: Macon
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Throughout the…
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Tazewell 4-H Oak Tree Savanna Planting

County: Tazewell

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get outside or to get in some volunteer hours, please join Tazewell 4-H and Tazewell Soil and Water for a day
of planting and learning about Oak trees!…

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Houseplant Swap

Hosted by DuPage County Master Gardeners
County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall
Do you want to expand your houseplant collection and learn more about houseplant care? Join the Master Gardeners for a Houseplant Swap!

Who: Adults, families interested in plants
When: 10 a…

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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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