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Reaping the Harvest: Collection, Processing, and Sowing of Native Seeds

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake

Seeds are key for restoring our ecosystems and adding native plants to our yards. As diverse as our native plants are, they are equally diverse in how they disperse their seeds. We'll look at…

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Adult Mental Health First Aid- Sterling

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. lives with a mental illness. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use…

Mediterranean Diet

Eating the Mediterranean Way

Part 2
County: Livingston

Join us for a two-session hands-on program, Eating the Mediterranean Way, where participants will explore the delicious and healthful principles of the Mediterranean diet.

Each session will…

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Lake County Master Gardener 40th Anniversary Garden Tours

Fremont Township Community Garden
County: Lake

There is so much to explore and learn about at the Fremont Township Community Garden. Incorporating a number of permaculture practices throughout the garden, attendees will see examples of green…

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4-H Resource Roundup

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Looking for fresh ideas and educational materials for your club, classroom, or youth program? Join us for the 4-H Resource Roundup!

Location: University of Illinois Extension, Peoria…

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Meal Planning Made Easy

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Meal prep offers flexibility to cook meals and prepare ingredients

ahead of time. Discover strategies to add more variety to your meals, save money,

and spend less time getting dinner…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part course is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Master Naturalist Training

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
Are you interested in enhancing your love of nature by learning more about Illinois' natural history, ecosystems, and environmental issues? Are you interested in giving back to nature and your local…

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Learn to build rain gardens

Presented by the Rainscaping Education Program
County: Champaign
Ready to learn how to build beautiful rain gardens that help manage stormwater? Help protect local waterways while creating beautiful, resilient landscapes.  The East Central Illinois…

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Illinois Native Tree & Shrub Sale 2026

West Central Illinois Master Naturalist
County: Adams, Brown, Pike, Hancock, Schuyler

The West Central Illinois Master Naturalist program is excited to offer its Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale, providing residents with local access to 17 species of trees and shrubs that…

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