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Cooking 101

Franklin County 4-H
County: Franklin

Let's start cooking! During Cooking 101, you will learn proper techniques for cutting, measuring, and following a recipe. The best of all, you will end up with something yummy to enjoy and take…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

County: Kane, Montgomery, Calhoun, Livingston, Pope, McDonough, Champaign

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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Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows

County: Williamson

Where Wellness Grows is an engaging program designed to help participants become rooted in wellness through gardening and time spent in nature. The program explores the research-proven…

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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead

County: Jackson

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Beefsteak Removal on Snake Road

County: Union
Join the Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension at the LaRue Pine Hills Research Natural Area on Snake Road as we work together to combat invasive herbaceous plants…
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Become a Dementia Friend | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Seven million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and many more have other forms of dementia that affect their independence and well-being. Attend this free training to…
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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Trees
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore trees in our local landscapes. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

What to BringA…
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Farm Safety Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.  
Safety activities offered will be: 
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Jr Master Gardener

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Becoming a Junior Master Gardener is a perfect fit for youth interested in gardening—whether flowers, vegetables, or landscaping. This hands-on, 6-week program provides research-based education…

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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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