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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…

kitchen utensils

Food 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:…

kitchen utensils

Food 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:…

three girls holding Hunger Walk signs

Tri-County Hunger Walk

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Fight hunger this September by participating in the 2026 Tri-County Hunger Walk as we celebrate five years of community action and the belief that there should be Food for All, Always!
Join our…
three girls holding Hunger Walk signs

Tri-County Hunger Walk

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Fight hunger this September by participating in the 2026 Tri-County Hunger Walk as we celebrate five years of community action and the belief that there should be Food for All, Always!
Join our…

2 people hugging an oak tree out in nature

Oaktober Open House

Give Your Trees Some Love!
County: Lake

Give your trees some love this ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension! Join our open house in Grayslake this October for free mulch, planting demonstrations, insights from Master…

A graphic featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, sugar cubes, a blue diabetes awareness ribbon, a stethoscope, and insulin syringes on a light blue background.

Diabetes Support Group

Hydration 101
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for sessions with Food and Nutrition Educator and registered…