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Mindfulness Hike at Carl Spindler Marina

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…
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Leaf it to the Library

Seasonal Garden Tasks and Growing Garden Flowers
County: Mercer

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator for these free programs at the Edwards River Library in Aledo. You can sign up for one or both. Here are the times and topics:

10 AM…
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Master Naturalist Book Club

Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April 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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Grow Together

Container Gardens
Grow Together | Container Gardens

Join us for some hands-on learning experiences designed to help you grow with confidence and community! Discover how to grow and design beautiful and…

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Creative Container Gardens

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a program on “Creative Container Gardens” on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office,…

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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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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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Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner

County: Rock Island
Join Us for the Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner! It's a delicious way to support local 4‑H programs. Choose a $10 Pork Chop Meal or a $5 Hot Dog Meal, each served with chips, baked beans,…
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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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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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