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Homestyle Microwave Cooking

Healthy Cooking at Home Series
County: Stephenson

More and more people are dining out less because it is a healthier option and allows you to stretch your food dollars. If you are spending more time in the kitchen and are looking for quick and…

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Baebler Bird Hike

County: Monroe
Calling all bird watchers!

Experience the beauty of spring migration and meet our year-round feathered friends! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event promises an…

Farmer City Maker at Farmer City Public Library

Farmer City Makers

DeWitt County 4-H

Come and see what it is to be a maker!
 
Learn more about the projects that fit into this fun category, plus you get to make and take home your own flashlight!

DeWitt County…

Periodical Cicadas

Periodical Cicadas

Presented by the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists
County: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion

Illinois is getting a double-dose of periodical cicadas this year. Broods 19 in the Southern part of the state and Brood 13 in the Northern part of the state will emerge in hot spots after 13…

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Navigating Change As We Age

Family Life Workshop (Shawneetown)
County: Gallatin
Change can be hard.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way – physically, mentally, financially – in about every aspect of our lives. Join Family Life Educator Robin Ridgley as she…

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Cooking with Chemistry

County: Douglas

You can find STEM in every meal

Step into the world of culinary exploration with "Cooking with Chemistry"! This engaging program is designed to ignite a passion for both cooking and…

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Nutrition Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers: Decoding Mixed Messages About How To Feed Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
These guidelines provide healthy nutritional needs for feeding children

Over half of parents receive mixed messages about what to feed their young children. That can be confusing! It is essential…

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Diabetes Clinic - Nutrition for Oral Health

County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Want to learn how to maintain a healthy and beautiful looking smile?

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to learn how diabetes and nutrition impact oral…

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Williamson County 4-H Shooting Sports (Air Rifle, Shotgun, and Pistol)

Introductory Meeting
County: Williamson

Aim high with shooting sports! The shooting sports program provides a supportive environment for young people to enjoy hands-on learning experiences. It instills a love of outdoor sportsmanship…

Bars of homemade soap.

Soap Making Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Create your own homemade soap.

Do you ever wonder what’s in a bar of soap and how it’s made? Looking at soap ingredient labels, it looks complicated! But soap is made with a few simple…

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