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4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training

Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions!

You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!

Disciplines offered will include : Rifle; Pistol;…

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Mother's Day Flower Walk | DeKalb County

County: DeKalb

“Visitors often ask us to come outside and help them identify one of the many beautiful spring wildflowers in the forest preserve,” says Peggy Anesi, University of Illinois Extension Educator. “…

Vermilion County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Vermilion County Master Gardener Plant Sale

County: Vermilion

Looking to grow your own food or beautify your home? The Vermilion County Master Gardeners' annual Plant Sale has something for everyone! Find a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and…

University of Illinois Extension Day at the Martens Center

Extension Day at the Martens Center

County: Champaign

University of Illinois Extension and the Champaign Parks District are throwing open the doors to the Martens Center, Champaign's newest community hub, for a free event designed to connect…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Master Gardener Plant Sale

County: Coles

Featuring an impressive array of plants, the sale offers something to captivate every attendee. From  peppers—to numerous tomato varieties, there's a plant for everyone. Additionally, herb and…

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Bird Walk with Brandon Ratcliff

County: Kankakee
Join us as we walk in nature and learn about spring and summer birds

 

Join birding expert Brandon Ratcliff of the Kankakee Audubon Society, for a walk as we see spring and early summer…

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4-H Day with Naper Settlement

Explore agriculture, history, and sustainability
County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall

 

4-H Day at Naper Settlement | Saturday, May 11 | 10 AM - 2 PM

General Admission Day | OPEN TO ALL
FREE for 4-H Members and Naperville Residents PLUS discounts for 4-H families…

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Wee Nats - Wildflowers - Pecatonica Library

County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

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Wits Fitness Dixon | May

County: Lee

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

May 13 & May 16, 2024
County: Winnebago

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

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