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Serve it Safely: Non-Restaurant Food Handlers Course

County: JoDaviess

Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit…

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Gardeners' BIG Day 2024

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Henderson, Knox, Warren, McDonough

The Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell Counties, are happy to announce registration is open for the next Gardeners' BIG Day.

In addition to…

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Franklin County 4-H Tree Planting Day

Green Communities Tree Program
County: Franklin

Did you know that Illinois once held 14 million acres of trees, but that number has dropped to 5 million due to modern development practices? Illinois 4-H has partnered with Illinois Soil and…

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Livestock Fitting Clinic

County: Mercer
Are you a youth eager to step into the world of livestock showing? Look no further! Sherrard FFA & 4-H proudly present the Livestock 101 Clinic, an unmissable opportunity for budding showmen and…
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Winnebago County 4-H Tree Planting

County: Winnebago

Please join Winnebago County 4-H, Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District and Roscoe Township in planting 25 Oak Trees at Founders Park, 4562 Hononegah Rd, Roscoe.  We will meet on…

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Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week 2

Mondays, 6-8 PM April 15, 22
County: Rock Island

Dive into a captivating series curated by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, where experts share valuable tips on two topics each night. Join us on Mondays (April 15, and 22) from…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Oregon

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads participants through interactive…

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Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

Session 2 - Giant City State Park Visitor Center
County: Jackson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

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Gardening 101

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Gardening can be a fun and rewarding activity. If you are starting your first garden or just need a refresher, join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Andrew Holsinger. He will cover…

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Basic Tools for Mechanics!

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H Program

Join us while while we learn about Mechanics and their basic tools!

This will be a loose continuation of the previous Basic Tools for Mechanics as part of our Ag Mechanics series,…

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