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Holiday Centerpieces

County: JoDaviess
Gather your friends for an afternoon of fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts “Holiday Centerpieces”. This program is being held on December 22 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess…
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Step Up and Lead - Pike County Leadership Conference

County: Pike

Calling all Pike County 4-H members in 6th through 8th grade—this is your chance to build confidence, discover your strengths, and grow as a leader!

Join us for a fun and interactive…

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4-H Cooking 101

January Session
County: Ford

Calling all young chefs! Enter the world of food and cooking with 4-H Cooking 101!

This is a fun introduction to nutrition, meal planning and prepping, and kitchen safety for friends in…

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Next Generation Stewardship: Illinois Leads the Way

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter
County: Lake
 Illinois led the nation in developing a system for protecting nature when it created the Illinois Nature Preserves System. Join Amy Doll, Director of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, as…
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Wild Studio Nature Art

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby

Looking for a creative way to connect with nature? Join us for a 4-week Nature Inspired Art Series for youth. Participants will explore the outdoors while creating cyanotypes, mixed media collages…

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Urban Ag Skills School

Production Planning - In Person Work Session
County: Cook
Virtual Webinars:
Part 1A: November 30 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel
Part 1B: December 14 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel 
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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

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County: Winnebago
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…
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All the Presidents’ Gardens

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'All the Presidents’ Gardens' by Marta McDowell

Explore American history through the White House gardens, discovering how presidents and their families have shaped these famous…

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2027 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Master Naturalist Training

County: Macon

Be an environmental steward and become a Master Naturalist!

The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program offered by the University of Illinois Extension. This…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: January

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…

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