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Spring Break Gardening - Low Maintenance Landscaping

Whether you find yourself wanting to garden but don’t have a lot of time or have a brown thumb, want to add low maintenance plant options to your landscape, or are realizing that you can’t do it all like you used too, then this program is for you! Madelynn will talk about plant options, tools, garden design, and other considerations that all lead to having a low maintenance landscape in your yard or on your acreage.

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Vision Matters: Steps to Lifelong Eye Health

In this program, participants will learn about common eye conditions, including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. The program will also explore nutrition strategies that support eye health, practical tips to prevent digital eye strain, and everyday habits that may increase or decrease the risk of developing vision problems.

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Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families

Succession planning is an important task that farm operators and their families should discuss regularly, but it is often overlooked or ignored. This presentation will discuss why succession planning is important, how to build a succession plan, and how to begin the conversation.

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Ag and Natural Resources Scholarship Available
Individuals who are or will be studying agriculture, natural resources, or related programs with an emphasis in conservation are encouraged to apply for the R. C. Miller Scholarship. The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation is seeking individuals interested in applying for the...
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Spread the Sweetness: From Fruit to Finish
FREEPORT, Ill.-- Strawberry season is right around the corner, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked strawberries. These naturally sweet berries are packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making them as nutritious as they are delicious. If you find...
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4-H Super Saturday Offers Hands-On Learning for All Youth
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 variety of 4-H project areas.The event will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m...
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Creative Container Gardens
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, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. This program is part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. Pre-...
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Safe Home Canning: From Garden to Pantry
Freeport, Ill.--- Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to reduce your environmental impact, more people are turning to time-...

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