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Herb Gardening | Oregon

Create your own herb butter and no-salt seasoning blend to take home!
County: Ogle
Hands-On Herb Workshop with Horticulturist Bruce Black and Program Coordinator Jan Saglier! Join us on August 10 at 10:30 AM for a flavorful, interactive exploration of fresh herbs and how to…
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Building a Balanced Board

County: Henry, Rock Island

Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and make the perfect appetizer for entertaining. Treat your family and friends to a healthy charcuterie board this season by making simple modifications. Illinois…

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Daylilies: History, Care, and Hybridizing

County: Woodford

Learn all about the beautiful and versatile daylily with the Woodford County Master Gardeners! This workshop will explore the history of daylilies, basic care and maintenance, and the fundamentals…

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…

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What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we'll take a walk through the world of food chemicals - both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand…
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Fresh from the Garden

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

August Session
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

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First Steps for Farmland Owners

LaSalle County Farm Bureau
County: LaSalle

Inheriting farmland can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. This introductory program is designed to help new farmland owners understand their options and make informed decisions about…

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Diabetes 101: Why Sodium and Fat Matter

Session 2
County: Livingston

In Diabetes 101, participants will engage in interactive sessions where they learn the basics of diabetes management, nutrition and physical activity. Each session will feature a cooking…

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Sourdough Starting

Back to Basics Series
County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Sourdough can seem difficult to get started, but let us help you. Ellie from Ellie's Place in Centralia will teach participants the basics of starting, feeding, and maintaining a sourdough starter…

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