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Livingston County Workshop
County: Livingston

Does your brain need a fitness routine? Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week Three

Preserve Like a Pro, and Veggie Visions:
County: Rock Island
Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 28
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

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From Pot to Plate

Growing and Cooking with Herbs
County: Macoupin

Spring is here, and it’s time to bring fresh flavor to your kitchen! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to cook with popular herbs to create delicious recipes. Get your hands dirty as you…

Up close view of invasive garlic mustard plant with white flowers and yellow centers.

Nature’s Uninvited Guests: The Impact of Invasive Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Properly dealing with invasive plants can lessen environmental impact. 

Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the…

The Meaning of Flowers - Floriography | Cherry Valley

County: Winnebago

Did you know that pink carnations mean gratitude and red roses mean love?

Various flowers and floral arrangements have taken on subtle and secret messages that allow us to express our…

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Tazewell 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Tazewell

Help launch this new club in Tazewell County.

Get your hands dirty and learn from some of Tazewell County's gardening experts about all things green and growing!

Leaders: Extension…

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Invasive Species

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

With warmer weather on the horizon, things are starting to green up. Our landscapes are coming back to life with showy displays of new plant growth and flower. But, are all of those plants you…

Diabetes 101: Why Sodium and Fat Matter

County: Livingston
The Diabetes 101 program is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for effective meal planning tailored to diabetes management. Participants will engage in interactive…
Beets and yellow carrots bundled sitting on a burlap sack and a text overlay reading Growing Great Vegetables.

Bonus: Gardening Q&A Session

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Get those gardening…

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