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Native Seed Share

County: McDonough

Want to plant native plants but not sure where to start? Looking for a specific native plant to complete your landscape? The Native Seed Share is a welcoming, beginner‑friendly event where…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

Fall Workshop Series

Fall Workshop Series

How Chocolate is Made
County: Champaign

Learn, explore, and get hands-on in a new workshop series! Join Champaign County 4-H for three fun-filled, educational workshops at the Champaign County Extension Office auditorium (801 N Country…

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Door Mat Painting Workshop

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

Great guests at your house with a custom doormat designed by you! This workshop will focus on the interior design 4-H project and include concepts such as color theory, scale and proportion,…

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Recycling Right!

County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall
Have you ever wondered what really belongs in your recycling bin? 

Join us for an engaging, practical look at the Right Bin Right Now program. In this one-hour FREE event, learn how small…

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Healthy Houseplants

County: JoDaviess
Join Nikki Keltner and Alex Burbach, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinators, for “Houseplants” on November 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office. There will be a $15…
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Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…

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Air Frying 101

What You Need to Know Before You Buy
County: Stephenson

With holiday sales just around the corner, many shoppers are considering whether an air fryer deserves a place on their kitchen counter. But before purchasing this popular appliance, it's worth…

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Randolph County 4-H Achievement Night

County: Randolph

Join us as we honor and award our Randolph County 4-H members for all of their hard work and accomplishments! Catch up with fellow 4-H families as we present awards for the past year. 

Someday is Today: Live Your Bucket List

County: Champaign

Join Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon on November 5 from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Family Service Stevick Center (405 S State St., Champaign, IL 61820) for a session on pursuing your goals and…

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