Events
Cooking Up Success
Have you ever thought about turning your homemade foods into something you can sell? Whether it’s jams, baked goods, or family favorites, you can do it right from your own kitchen.
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Serve It Safely
Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…
Garden Planning Workshop
Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…
Diabetes Clinic - Smart Snacking
Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? This lesson will have you reflecting on your snacking behaviors and will help guide you to make smart snacking decisions.
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Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Chair
Nature Photography for Beginners
This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…
Master Gardener Plant Sale - Macoupin
Macoupin County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival. The plant sale will take place on the east side of the grounds, next to the…
Goat Workshop: Part 2
This workshop will be a follow-up to the introductory goat workshop held in March. Participants will learn about grooming practices, how to train their goat, and showmanship tips, followed by time…
REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection
Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home…
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Seedling Explorers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…