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Learn to build rain gardens

Presented by the Rainscaping Education Program
County: Champaign
Ready to learn how to build beautiful rain gardens that help manage stormwater? Help protect local waterways while creating beautiful, resilient landscapes.  The East Central Illinois…
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Learn to build rain gardens

Presented by the Rainscaping Education Program
County: Champaign
Ready to learn how to build beautiful rain gardens that help manage stormwater? Help protect local waterways while creating beautiful, resilient landscapes.  The East Central Illinois…

Meal prep containers

Meal Planning Made Easy

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Meal prep offers flexibility to cook meals and prepare ingredients

ahead of time. Discover strategies to add more variety to your meals, save money,

and spend less time getting dinner…

Meal prep containers

Meal Planning Made Easy

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Meal prep offers flexibility to cook meals and prepare ingredients

ahead of time. Discover strategies to add more variety to your meals, save money,

and spend less time getting dinner…

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…
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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…