Events

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Baby Animals
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 through a…

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Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Baby Animals
County: JoDaviess

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

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Vision Matters: Steps to Lifelong Eye Health

County: Stephenson

More than 7 million Americans are estimated to live with vision impairment, with higher rates often seen in rural communities. Interestingly, many people fear losing their vision more than losing…

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Low Maintenance Landscaping

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener, Madelynn Wilharm, for this program on “Low Maintenance Landscaping” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. The…

Water, canned food, first aid kit

Emergency Preparedness Essentials

County: JoDaviess
The Midwest's springtime severe weather season is underway, and many communities have already been affected. The forecast for March will feature significant weather volatility across the US, with…
Frozen Vegetables and Fruits in Freezer

Yes, You Can! Freezing Your Summer Harvest

County: JoDaviess
Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

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Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday

Hands-On Learning for All Youth
County: Stephenson

Youth from across the area are invited to take part in the 2026 Super Saturday, a fun and engaging half-day program designed to spark creativity, build skills, and introduce participants to a…

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Stephenson County 4-H Tree Planting

Pledge your hands to larger service
County: Stephenson

Pledge your hands to larger service on Saturday April 25, 2026!
Community service is a valued part of the Illinois Extension 4-H experience.
Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. as…

Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

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Creative Container Gardens

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a program on “Creative Container Gardens” on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office,…

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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