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Insects Up Close: Collecting, Pinning, and Preservation

County: LaSalle

Insect collections play an important role in education, research, and conservation. We’ll cover ethical and effective ways to collect insects, which species are appropriate to collect, and how…

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First Steps for Farmland Owners

LaSalle County Farm Bureau
County: LaSalle

Inheriting farmland can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. This introductory program is designed to help new farmland owners understand their options and make informed decisions about…

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Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

County: LaSalle

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…
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Nature Walks at Illini State Park

County: LaSalle

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…

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Bat Acoustic Walk

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…

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Cooking for One or Two | Sheffield

County: Bureau

Learn how to plan meals for yourself or one other person. This class will cover smart grocery shopping, reducing food waste, and making small changes to support better health. Participants will…

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Build a Bee Hotel

County: LaSalle

Kids are invited to explore the fascinating world of native bees and other insect pollinators during this fun, hands-on program. Participants will learn why pollinators matter and then get…

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Illinois Centennial Soil Archive

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Ever wonder how our soil has changed over the last 100 years?  Discover the incredible story behind the University of Illinois Soil Lab's Centennial Soil Archive Project.  A key piece of…

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Seed Saving

Lacon Public Library
County: Marshall

Interested in saving seeds from your garden? Effective seed saving involves more than just collecting seeds at the end of the season. Learn the principles of open pollination, variety isolation,…