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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Morrison

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

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Water Stewardship Educator Training

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…

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The Memory of Tomorrow: Everyday Memory Slips, Why They Happen, and How to Support Them

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover what your everyday memory slips are really telling you and learn how to strengthen them.

Why do we sometimes forget to take our medication, return a phone call, or bring something we meant…

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Microgreens: small yet mighty

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Microgreens are tasty, nutrient packed tiny plants, and are easy to grow at home. In this family-friendly workshop, participants will learn seed selection, planting, tending, and harvesting. Join…

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Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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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…

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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