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The wild world of wooly worms with 2 wooly worms

The Wild World of Wolly Worms

For Youth ages 5 - 10
County: Lake

The Wild World of Woolly Worms, presented by University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program.  

Together we will: 

Listen to a nature story

Participate in learning…

A bat, spider. snake and coyote

Misunderstood Creatures

Learn about your backyard neighbors
County: Lake

Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we want to talk about a few animals that get a bad rap for being scarier…

orange domed mushrooms attached to a moss covered log

VCMG's Present: Mushroom

with Karla Griesbaum
County: Vermilion

Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and the important role they play in our ecosystems. We’ll explore the many functions of fungi in…

Puerto Rico flag

Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover what neighborhood development and the rise in the use of English may mean for Puerto Rico’s culture.

Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…

Puerto Rico's flag

Mapear el Cambio: Explorar el uso del inglés y la gentrificación en Puerto Rico

Serie de Seminarios Comunitarios: Guía de Salud para el Otoño de 2026
Descubre qué pueden significar el desarrollo de los vecindarios y el aumento del uso del inglés para la cultura de Puerto Rico.

Las comunidades de Puerto Rico están experimentando cambios en el uso…

kitchen utensils

Knife Safety

Fun in the Kitchen
County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

An introduction to basic kitchen skills such as hand washing and food safety, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen tools to stir, whisk, and chop!

Additional dates:

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Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

County: Champaign

Overwhelmed by clutter and not sure where to start? Join Illinois Extension Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon on October 22 from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Family Service Stevick Center (405 S…

kitchen utensils

Knife Safety

Fun in the Kitchen
County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

An introduction to basic kitchen skills such as hand washing and food safety, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen tools to stir, whisk, and chop!

Additional dates:

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Close-up of a honeycomb filled with golden honey, with a wooden honey dipper drizzling a thick stream of honey across the surface.

Honey: More Than Just Sweet!

From Hive to Honey: Taste, Learn, Enjoy
County: Monroe

Join us for an evening exploring the sweet world of honey! Learn about how honey is made, discover different varieties, and explore its nutritional and traditional uses. Enjoy a honey tasting…

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

Wellness Wednesday

What's in My Food: Decoding Chemicals and Food Safety
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 well-being. 
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