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Grow your own groceries, greens

The Greens: Lettuces, Spinach, Cabbages and more

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library

Mammals
County: McHenry

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of mammals. Explore local McHenry County predator prey relationships, animal adaptations, ecology, and…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

March Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…

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Curso de Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos | Condado de McLean

County: McLean
Las reglas estatales de Illinois requieren que mínimo un empleado en su establecimiento de comida obtenga la Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos.

La Universidad de Illinois…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Bureau

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

Iced sugar cookies in the shapes of a bunny, eggs, and a carrot on a wire cooling rack with a green 4-H logo in right upper corner.

4-H Cookie Decorating

County: Macoupin

Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful themed sugar cookies!  Each…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Soil Health, Pollinators, and Habitat
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Montgomery
Join us for a fun evening of scrapbooking with friends! Youth will learn basic scrapbooking techniques and use their creativity to design two scrapbook pages to take home. The page themes will be “…
A young child dressed in a teal chef hat and apron smiles joyfully while tossing food in a frying pan, with pieces of pasta flying into the air.

Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Franklin Creek

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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