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Flower Arrangement Series
County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Interested in flower design and arrangement? Are you a member of 4-H that wants to try the Horticulture: Floriculture project area and don't know where to start? Join Macon County Master Gardener…

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Art Lit To-Go

October Session
County: Ford

Spend an afternoon with Ford and Iroquois County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23. We would love to share…

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VCMG's Present: Mushroom

with Karla Griesbaum
County: Vermilion

Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and the important role they play in our ecosystems. We’ll explore the many functions of fungi in…

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Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances | El Paso

County: Woodford
Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. 
 Together, we’ll…
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Native Plants Support Pollinators

County: Rock Island

October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…

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Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Trees benefit communities. Giving them a voice strengthens their presence.

Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…

AWWW Nuts! Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners text overlaying purple background with pinecones and acorns pictured

AWWW Nuts!

Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners

Are you curious about the nuts falling from local trees each fall? Join us to learn how to identify common nut-bearing trees and the nuts they produce. We'll explore their growth habits, seasonal…

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Lessons for Living

Diabetes Meal Planning: Snacking
County: Macoupin

There is a high likelihood that you or someone you know has diabetes. This lesson will teach you about how to manage this condition with ideas about the best healthy foods to properly fuel your…

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Cloverbuds on the Farm Cloverbud Workshop

County: Woodford
This month we'll be exploring all sorts of things that you'll find on a farm.
October 20, 2026Time: 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 1201 S Main St. Suite 2, Eureka…
A bat, spider. snake and coyote

Misunderstood Creatures

Learn about your backyard neighbors
County: Lake

Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we want to talk about a few animals that get a bad rap for being scarier…

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