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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on September 11 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve: 1319-1321 N Oakland Ave, Carbondale…

Lessons for Living

Lessons at the Library - Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Cissna Park Community Library
County: Iroquois, Vermilion

Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year with Illinois Extension's Lessons at the Library! No matter your age,…

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Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners

Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about pollinator gardens! 

Learn how to choose native plants and design a pollinator pocket garden.

There is no fee associated with…

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Master Gardener Online Training
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Online Illinois Gardener Training

Get Busy Growing Your Passion for Gardening!
Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

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Heart Smart Eating

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Nutrition and Wellness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like…

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Green Connections: Creating a Bird-friendly Yard

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public. 

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Homegrown Harvest: Tool Maintenance, Fall Clean Up, Planting Garlic

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed starting, warm and cool…

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IL-EATS Farmer Network September Meeting

Are you a farmer looking to connect with others involved in IL-EATS? 

The IL-EATS Farmer Network is more than just a meeting—it's a community of farmers who support one another, share…

Diabetes Clinic - Metabolic Syndrome: Pathways to Prevention and Wellness

County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Discover how to take control of your health as we focus on metabolic syndrome. 

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, as we define what metabolic syndrome…

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Sourdough Starter Made Simple

County: Jersey

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

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