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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Winnebago
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
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What's Your Palate?

Discover the Five Flavors and How Your Taste Changes Over Time
County: Christian, Shelby

Ever wonder why your favorite foods change as you get older? Join Extension to explore the five basic tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—and learn how your palate evolves throughout life…

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Dimensions of Wellness

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

With increased awareness of mental health, more people may understand that health is not one thing. This lesson invites participants to think broadly about different categories of health and…

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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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Introduction to Invasive Species Management - Champaign County Field Day

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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Introduction to Invasive Species Management - McDonough County Field Day

County: McDonough

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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Weeds, Water, Pests, and Disease

Homegrown Harvest (Summer Series)
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…

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Trash Blast at Giant City State Park

County: Jackson

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) at Giant City State Park to protect our local natural resources by hosting a fall Trash Blast on June 13…

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Summer Jam and Jelly Canning Workshop

County: Christian
Love making jam and want to enjoy fresh summer berries all year? Join Extension for a fun Saturday morning learning how to safely make and preserve jams and jellies using the boiling water bath…
Canned Green beans

Preserving Practice: Pressure Canning Green Beans

County: Winnebago

Green beans are a summer favorite for many home gardeners. With their ease of cultivation, high yields, and versatility, they are among the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. If you…

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