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Build a Better Game Day Charcuterie Board

County: Jersey

Get ready for game day with a show-stopping charcuterie board that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to pair and plate a variety of cheeses, explore…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

February Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Afterschool Networking Group Meeting

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…

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Oglesby Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Oglesby Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

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Garden & Natural Resource Helpline Training

In-person for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Want to help more people grow gardens or preserve natural spaces? Join our Garden & Natural Resources Helpline training and learn how to field plant-clinic calls, diagnose garden issues, and…

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Scales & Tails: Reptiles of the Prairie State

Utica Public Library
County: LaSalle

Illinois is home to a surprising variety of reptiles. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and adaptations at this fun and informative session where you'll explore the snakes, turtles, and…

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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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