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Managing Woody Invasive Plants: Fall Classroom Edition

County: Winnebago
Invasive plants may spread quietly, but their impact is loud.  Thankfully, when other plants lie low for the colder months, many invasives stick out, giving us the perfect opportunity to manage…
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Christmas Bird Count - Giant City State Park

County: Jackson

Learn the ABCs of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30 year…

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How to Apply for DCEO Grants for Rural Illinois Communities

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

If you have ever wondered how the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity could help your rural Illinois community, then this meeting is for you. 

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Entertaining the Healthy Way

Creating Easy Nutritious Appetizers
County: Christian

Join Illinois Extension and Taylorville Memorial Hospital for a festive and fun-filled holiday appetizer class that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to impress your guests this season…

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Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 9

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…
Cultured Creations

The Fermented Loaf: Sourdough Bread

Cultured Creations Series 2025
County: Woodford
Discover the magic of lacto-fermentation in this hands-on series! In one class, you’ll learn the art of transforming cabbage into crunchy, tangy sauerkraut and take home your own jar to ferment…
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Bullying Among Older Adults

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025
Recognize the signs of senior bullying and learn how to respond with empathy and action.

Most people think of bullying as something done to children by other children. As the attention and focus on…

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Illinois Extension brings Double Feature to Windsor of Savoy

County: Champaign

Figuring out how to stay healthy and effectively plan for the future can be stressful enough. Ease those worries with the University of Illinois Extension’s Double Feature at Windsor of Savoy…

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Eating for Balanced Blood Sugar

Taking Care of Diabetes Together Webinar Series 2025
Explore how everyday foods impact blood sugar.

Help the clients avoid blood sugar highs and lows so they have the energy to thrive each day. Learn how foods affect blood sugar and how to support…

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Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Workshop | Boone County

County: Boone

Learn the art of fruit tree pruning! Fruit trees are pruned to control size, promote healthier growth, increase fruit size and quality, improve air circulation and light penetration, and make…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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