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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…

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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Jersey
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…
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Circuit Masters Electricity Workshop (Wiring)

County: Washington

Already a Snap Circuits pro? Take your skills to the next level! Join us on June 10 from 1–3:30 PM at the Washington County Extension Education Center for our Circuit Masters workshop. Youth ages…

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Fossil Fun

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

Travel back in time and discover the prehistoric past of the Illinois Valley! We’ll read The Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers and learn how fossils help scientists understand ancient life. Kids will…

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Northern Illinois Trees

2026 Garden Learning Series
County: Lake
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series Programs are free and will be held…
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Science Teacher PL - Making Sense of Sensemaking

Teacher professional learning focused on building evidence based instructional moves into science classroom practice
County: Cook, DuPage, Will

Explore responsive facilitation of student sensemaking in the K-12 science classroom.

Make a plan to integrate key science instructional practices that center student ideas and empower all…

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Tomato Troubles

LaSalle Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

This program will also be…

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Botanical Workshop: Landscape Design 101

County: Rock Island
Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop SeriesEach workshop focuses on a seasonal topic and includes an educational…
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Culinary Herbs 101

County: Stephenson

Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

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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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