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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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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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Master Gardener Training

12 sessions held on Tuesdays, February 3-April 14
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.”  To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community,…
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Go Wild For Bats!

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension- Lake County
County: Lake

Get ready to Go Wild for Bats! The Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and University of Illinois Extension – Lake County are teaming up to bring you an exciting, free webinar on February 3, 2026,…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

Sprayer driving through field

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Cook and Connect with Extension

January Session Rescheduled
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

February Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Breese

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…

White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Jersey

Calling all artists! Create a design for the chance to be featured on the cover of the 2026 Jersey County 4-H Showbook. Entries are due Feb. 4 to the Jersey County Extension office or email Beth…

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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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