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Get More From Your Forest! An introduction to foraging for landowners

County: Pope
Landowners and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome to come and learn about common edible and medicinal plants in Southern IL forests! The event will consist of a short guided walk and an indoor…

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School Lunch Rocks

FREE school nutrition training
County: Williamson

School Lunch Rocks is an annual free training opportunity for school food service staff throughout southern Illinois. School Lunch Rocks is being provided by the Illinois CATCH onto Health…

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Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 5

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

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Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to your Garden

County: Jackson

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

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Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare

Interested in a career in the healthcare industry? Join us for our virtual event, Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare on August 5 at 6 p.m. to hear directly from the…

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Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed.  This presentation will…

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Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond! - Christopher

County: Franklin
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…
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Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day

County: Monroe

Learn about the latest crop production research and management practices at the Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

This…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…