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Bluff overlooking river bottoms

Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird

County: Jackson
Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening, text layered over a picture of youth holding a tomato plant wih dirt in their hands

4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
 Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
yeast breads. 4-H yeast bread workshop

4-H Yeast Bread Workshop

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious homemade bread from scratch? Join us for a 4-H Yeast Bread Workshop and learn how to turn simple ingredients into warm, homemade bread you can…

Grow your own groceries, peas

Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

a close-up of microgreen leaves

Microgreens: small yet mighty

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Microgreens are tasty, nutrient packed tiny plants, and are easy to grow at home. In this family-friendly workshop, participants will learn seed selection, planting, tending, and harvesting. Join…

Spring Series week one plants

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: 

Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…

Woman garden in raised bed

How to garden without hurting ourselves

Presented by the Ford Iroquois Master Gardeners
County: Ford, Iroquois

Gardening can be a rewarding and enjoyable outdoor activity, but the bending, lifting, and repetitive movements involved can also take a toll on the body. The Ford-Iroquois Master Gardeners invite…

Glass jars with different pickled foods on white wooden background.

Preserve the Season - Sheffield

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

A glass of mango lassi next to a cut mango

4‑H Global Gourmet: Explore India!

at Grayslake Public Library
County: Lake

Join us at the Grayslake Area Public Library for the next Global Gourmet session on Tuesday, April 14, at 4:30 PM! During this hands‑on cultural cooking experience, youth will explore India’s rich…

Woman sitting on a bench outside with the word "Healthy Minds, Strong Communities"

Press Pause: Practical Mindfulness for Busy Lives

Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series
County: McLean
Come ready to relax, learn, and build something meaningful for your well-being. 

Feeling stressed? Mindfulness can help you slow down, breathe, and feel more in control. In this hands-on…

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