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Eat and Educate - Let's Talk about Stress!

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Stress is a funny thing. Sometimes it can motivate us.  But, if we don’t find an outlet, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically.  In this program, we will explore the…

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Beginning Embroidery Workshop

County: Franklin

Discover the joy of stitching in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for youth ages 8–18. Participants will learn basic embroidery techniques, explore colorful threads and fabrics, and…

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Press Pause: Practical Mindfulness for Busy Lives

Woodford County Program
County: Woodford
Come ready to relax, learn, and build something meaningful for your well-being. 

Feeling stressed? Mindfulness can help you slow down, breathe, and feel more in control. In this hands-on…

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Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…

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Wits Fitness

Macomb
County: McDonough

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness! 

Wits Fitness offers an engaging, research‑supported approach to lifelong brain health. Each session includes interactive activities, memory…

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Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow

County: Union, Pulaski, Alexander, Johnson, Massac

Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…

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Master Gardener Plant Sale - Montgomery

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Just in time for Mother's Day! Montgomery County Master Gardeners will be holding a plant sale. The sale will include 10" premium hanging baskets with assorted colors and different sun and shade…

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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

Registration is open!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…

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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament

Save the date!

The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…

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Spring Wildflower Hike

Belrose Farm
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

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