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Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Waynesville Township Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Waynesville Township Library | Microgreens

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

loaf of sourdough bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

Little girl and grandma mixing up some ingredients

Cooking with Grandma

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

Spend the morning with grandchildren sharing laughs and making memories. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend without a grandparent. Substitute grandmas…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Plant Parts

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating parts of plants. Come learn, imagine, and grow with…

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Illini Summer Academies

Registration is open!

Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-changing personal development experience hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for high school…

loaf of sourdough bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Bement Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Bement Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners text overlaying a purple background with Cacti and succulents pictured

Habitat at Home: Cacti & Succulents

Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
This is the second workshop in the free garden workshop series hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Learn how to grow cacti and succulents, explore the conditions they need to thrive, and…
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Making Sense of Medicare: Navigating Choices with Confidence

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Explore the essential steps to understanding Medicare and gain the clarity needed to make informed decisions.

Understanding Medicare can be challenging, even for those already enrolled. This…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…