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Northern Illinois Trees

2026 Garden Learning Series
County: Lake
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series Programs are free and will be held…
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Dog Show

Car-Dun-Al Dog Obedience
County: McHenry

Dog Show

JUNE 13 at 9:00-12 noon Saturday

Car-Dun-Al Dog Obedience
10783 Wolf Dr.
Huntley, IL 60142

No registration required

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Aquatic Macro-Invertebrate Ponding

at Avon Township
County: Lake
Discover the Unbelievable World of Aquatic Macro-Invertebrates!

 Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists for an exciting adventure into the world of aquatic macro-…
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Insects and Invertebrates

at Woodstock Public Library
County: McHenry

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates!  Kids will discover cool characteristics…

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Making Sense of Medicare: Navigating Choices with Confidence

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Explore the essential steps to understanding Medicare and gain the clarity needed to make informed decisions.

Understanding Medicare can be challenging, even for those already enrolled. This…

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Urban Ag Field Day

Tools and Tech For tight Spaces
County: Cook

Using the right tool for the task can save time, decrease costs, protect farmer health and safety, and simply get the job done right the first time. 

Extension staff will demonstrate…

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2026 Poultry Testing

for Lake and McHenry 4-H Youth
County: McHenry
This event is for Lake and McHenry 4-H Youth. Please register for the Poultry Pullorum-Typhoid Testing. Location: EXTENSION/FARM BUREAU PARKING LOT (OUTSIDE, BEHIND THE BUILDING) 1102…
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Reptiles and Amphibians

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Come meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator prey relationships…

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…
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GardenWalk

GardenWalk 2026

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners & McHenry County College
County: McHenry

Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC for the annual Garden Walk each July, starting at the outdoor Demonstration Garden at MCC. Attendees…

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