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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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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Geology
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening moderate hike to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and…
A smiling woman in workout clothing holds a green dumbbell while surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and other healthy foods.

Wellness Wednesday

Protein: How Much Do We Need
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall…

A smiling woman in workout clothing holds a green dumbbell while surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and other healthy foods.

Wellness Wednesday

Protein: How Much Do We Need
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall…

Canned Veggies

Preserve at Home

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat…

Canned Veggies

Preserve at Home

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat…

banana's in a bowl and loaf of bread

Gateway to Gut Health

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

What lives in your digestive tract and how you feed those organisms can influence your health. Explore the huge and tiny world of gut health by discussing the roles of fiber and other foods,…

banana's in a bowl and loaf of bread

Gateway to Gut Health

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

What lives in your digestive tract and how you feed those organisms can influence your health. Explore the huge and tiny world of gut health by discussing the roles of fiber and other foods,…

A teen athlete drinking from a water bottle outdoors.

Eat To Compete

Sports Nutrition Program for Teen Athletes
County: Monroe
Does your athlete know what to eat before practice, after games, and on busy school days?
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs to…
A teen athlete drinking from a water bottle outdoors.

Eat To Compete

Sports Nutrition Program for Teen Athletes
County: Monroe
Does your athlete know what to eat before practice, after games, and on busy school days?
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs to…