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YQCA Training

County: Macoupin

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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Legacy and Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: Henry

Planning for the future of your farm is essential to protecting your family, your land, and your legacy. Understanding how succession works—and the pitfalls to avoid—can make a meaningful…

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4-H Spring Workshop Series: Food Decorating

Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell 4-H
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

An adult and a child wearing aprons work together at a woodworking bench filled with tools. The 4-H logo is in the top right corner.

4-H Woodworking Workshop

County: Jersey
Join Jersey County 4-H and the JCHS Ag Department for a Woodworking Workshop. Learn woodworking skills and create a project to take home!
Located at the JCHS Shop (use walk-in door next to large…
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Success with Seed Starting

County: Jersey, Macoupin

It’s time to get a head start on the upcoming garden season by starting seedlings indoors. Growing quality seedlings requires proper planning for adequate conditions to start seedlings off right.…

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Community and School Gardens Course Offering

McHenry County
County: McHenry
The University of Illinois Extension will host an introduction to Community and School Gardens with additional resources to use to apply for grants. 

This introduction session to the…
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It's Not Easy Being Green: A Cold-blooded Adventure

at Grayslake Public Library
County: Lake
Get ready for an awesome adventure with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Ever wondered what it would be like to meet a real, live snake up close? Now’s your chance! You’ll…
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Navigating an Era of Transition in American Business: Emerging Trends, Risks, and Opportunities

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Explore the emerging risks and opportunities shaping the next era of U.S. business transitions.

The average age of business owners in the U.S. has been increasing for decades. As more and more…

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Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…
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Wits Fitness | Eureka

County: Woodford
Strengthen Your Mind with Wits Fitness!


Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to stay mentally active and connect with others? Wits Fitness is an engaging class that supports brain health through…

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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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