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Nature Fun Fest 2026

Nature FunFest

at the Round Lake Area Park District
County: Lake

Join Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, 4-H, the Lake County Nature Network, and the Round Lake Area Park District at this FREE event for all ages.  Activities include…

Five glass jars of preserved foods arranged on a rustic wooden table.

Learn How to Can with Confidence

Food Preservation Basics Evening Program
County: Monroe

Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Kris Juelfs, for this FREE informational program.

Five glass jars of preserved foods arranged on a rustic wooden table.

Learn How to Can with Confidence

Food Preservation Basics Evening Program
County: Monroe

Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Kris Juelfs, for this FREE informational program.

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Purple flowers in a green field
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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…
Purple flowers in a green field
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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…

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…