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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…

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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…
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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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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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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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Clinton County 4-H Open House

County: Clinton

Join us on October 20 at the Clinton County Extension office from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for our annual open house. This is a great opportunity if you or anyone you may know is interested in seeing…

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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…

Broom and apple

Hort for The Holidays

Fall Decorative Broom
County: Jefferson

Get creative this fall! Join Illinois Extension for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a decorative fall broom to enjoy throughout the season.

Local volunteers will guide…

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Edible Alliums & Fall Garlic Planting Workshop

Learn • Plant • Grow
County: McHenry
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and 4-H volunteer, Jerry Gudauskas, for an informative program exploring the world of edible alliums, including garlic, onions, leeks, and more.…

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Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing

County: Williamson

The two-day Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing workshop is a great way to build skills for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your skill level, come with an idea and be ready to…

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