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Growing Great Vegetables Viewing

County: Macon

Dig in with confidence this spring with Growing Great Vegetables, a series exploring how to grow a vegetable garden from seed to harvest.

Join Macon County Master Gardeners at the…

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Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors | Cherry Valley

County: Winnebago

Gardeners tend to focus on insects that eat their plants without paying attention to insects that act as warriors in the garden by either eating the bad bugs or parasitizing them.  Learn about the…

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Wayne County Plastic Block Art Cloverbud Workshop: Beyond Building

Wayne County
County: Wayne

To celebrate a world of creativity and innovation, Wayne County 4-H wants to introduce to Cloverbuds the possibilities of plastic building blocks beyond the realm of traditional structures. Using…

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Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Mandatory Safety Meeting

County: Fulton

Youth interested in enrolling in a Shooting Sports discipline in Fulton County (Air Rifle, .22 Caliber Pistol, Smallbore .22 Rifle, Shotgun) are required to attend a safety meeting.

Those…

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Leather Crafting

County: Monroe
Interested in delving into the world of leather crafting?

Come join us on for an enlightening session with local leather crafter Dan DeWilde.

Discover the rich history of leather crafting…

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Community Tree Care: Improved Tree Planting Techniques

County: Macon

Join horticulture educator and certified arborist Sarah Vogel for a brief review of tried-and-true methods of tree planting, PLUS learn about new research in planting for improved establishment.…

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Grow Your Own Tree Fruit

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Have you ever wanted to grow fruit trees? Learn to grow and care for tree fruits like apples, pears, peaches, and cherries, and keep your fruit trees healthy and productive throughout the season.…

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Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Rochelle

County: Ogle

Research increasingly shows that social isolation and loneliness can profoundly impact the quality of life, especially for older adults. Some studies show that more than 20% of adults in the…

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Composting 101: Composting Made Easy

Are you considering starting a compost bin but don't know where to start?

Composting is an easy way to do your part for the planet.  Not only do you keep good food waste from heading to…

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Illinois Master Naturalist Training

County: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, Schuyler

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Illinois' natural world with our Illinois Master Naturalist course. Held on select Wednesday evenings and Saturdays from April 3 through June 13, this…

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