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What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

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4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the Junior Cattle…

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Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

When it comes time to harvest trees from your woodland, are you prepared? MU Extension forestry state specialist Hank Stelzer will walk viewers through the process of selling timber from start to…

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Diabetes Support Group

Mediterranean Diet Basics
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for an interactive session with Food and Nutrition Educator…

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Ecology at Your Home

Everyday Environment Series

Remember back in grade school biology learning about things like the carbon cycle? Or how about evolution? Or even things like a predator-prey relationship?…

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Sunflower Showmanship Contest

Make a difference at the Illinois State Fair!

Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics…

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Growing Mums and Pumpkins

Summer Twilight Series
County: Pope
Get ready for fall with mums and pumpkins.

Join Extension for the final installation of the Summer Twilight Series as we tour Friendly Farms, a southern Illinois family-owned farm specializing in…

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Climate Stewards Informational Session

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the impacts of climate change. Be part of the solution by turning concern into…

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Learn How to Can with Confidence

Food Preservation Basics
County: Monroe

Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Kris Juelfs, for this FREE informational program.

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Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…