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Basic Lawn Care | Stillman Valley

County: Ogle
Basic Lawn Care 
Free Adult Program | Registration Required: 815‑645‑8611 The grass is always greener… with the proper lawn care. Join certified Ogle County Master Gardener Phil…
the silo safety station at Farm Safety Day

Farm Safety Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.  
Safety activities offered will be: 
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Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

June 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…

A wooden bowl filled with a variety of mixed nuts and seeds.

Nuts, Seeds, and Summer Eats

County: Montgomery

Curious about cooking with nuts and seeds but not sure where to start? This summer class at the Hillsboro Library will help you crack the code. Learn the health benefits of a variety of nuts and…

A person holding a plant rooted in soil.

Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows

County: Williamson

Where Wellness Grows is an engaging program designed to help participants become rooted in wellness through gardening and time spent in nature. The program explores the research-proven…

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Children watching a chef cut vegetables on a white cutting board.
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Cooking 101

Franklin County 4-H
County: Franklin

Let's start cooking! During Cooking 101, you will learn proper techniques for cutting, measuring, and following a recipe. The best of all, you will end up with something yummy to enjoy and take…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

County: Kane, Montgomery, Calhoun, Livingston, Pope, McDonough, Champaign

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program that starts with a day of online…

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A walking trail with trees and greenery surrounding the path. A white 4-H clover in bottom right corner.
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4-H Summer Hiking Club

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Explore the great outdoors this summer. Join us as we venture out to several hiking trails in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties. We will have a short presentation at each park,…

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2025 summit speaker discussing agriculture with participants
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Cultivating Knowledge in Ag

Summer Ag Academy for Teachers

University of Illinois Extension, Hancock County Farm Bureau, and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District present...

Cultivating Knowledge in Agriculture | Agriculture Academy for…

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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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