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Herbarium Specimen Mounting

Anna Extension Office
County: Union, Johnson, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac

Master gardeners and master naturalists are invited to attend Herbarium Specimen Mounting at the Vienna Extension Office August 8 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is requested. For more information about…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Sandy Ford Land & Water Reserve
County: LaSalle

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Air Rifle

Join us for the Illinois 4-H Air Rifle State Shoot!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those…

Learn to Can! at Martens Center

Learn to Can! at Martens Center

For the 50 Plus Crowd Ready to Jam!
County: Champaign
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen on Saturday, August 16th, from 9 AM to Noon at the Martens Center Kitchen, 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820. This hands-on…
Will County 4-H Rabbit Show Will County Fairgrounds August 16, 2025 10 am

Will County 4-H Rabbit Show

County: Will

Come join us for the Will County 4-H Rabbit Show at the Will County Fairgrounds Rabbit Show Ring beginning at 10 am. 

  

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2025 Southern Region 4-H Showcase

County: Perry
Showcase your projects and livestock.

University of Illinois Extension believes in giving our youth the opportunity to show off their skills and knowledge. We are partnering with DuQuoin State Fair…

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Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports Late Summer/Fall Session Begins

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports club and learn firearm safety, sportsmanship, teamwork, and much more, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.…

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U-Pick Flower Farm Production

Summer Twilight Series
County: Lawrence
Explore the unique flower farm experience.

For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, educators, and community members together to…

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4-H Livestock Show - Union County

Union County Fairgrounds
County: Union

4-H members from Union County will exhibit swine, sheep, goats, dairy cows, and beef cows at the Union County Fairgrounds August 18  at 8:00 a.m. View the flyer for details on all of this…

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Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens | Lessons at the Library

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
County: Ogle
Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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