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Growing in the Greenhouse

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau, Ogle

Join us for fun growing plants and learning in the Sauk Valley Community College Greenhouse Learning Lab! (Please dress accordingly--it could be warm in the greenhouse.) Youth will explore the…

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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | August

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | August

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

Fruits and vegetables and text reading "summer learning institute NIU Rockford Conference Center Thursday, August 5th"

ABCs of School Nutrition

County: Winnebago
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…
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Nourishing Minds: Enhancing School Wellness and Nutrition

Lake County Location
County: Lake, McHenry, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Nourishing Minds: Enhancing School Wellness and NutritionDesigned for teachers and administrative staffJoin the University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed Educator team to explore the benefits of…
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Canning Salsa with Confidence

County: Christian

Learn safe water bath canning techniques in this hands-on workshop! We’ll cover the basics of canning, how to safely adjust salsa recipes, and boost your confidence in preserving at home. You'll…

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4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon


4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the…

Fruits and vegetables and text reading "summer learning institute NIU Rockford Conference Center Thursday, August 7th"

ABCs of School Nutrition

County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…
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DIY Bottle Terrarium

Youth Workshop
County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau, Ogle

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

A light blue speckled plate filled with a variety of healthy snacks, with a child's hand reaching in to pick up one of snacks.

Back to School Snacks for Growing Appetites

County: Jersey

Tired of the snack-time struggle? Join us for a fun and interactive class to learn how to outsmart sugary snacks with high-protein, high-fiber alternatives. We'll explore balanced bites, decode…

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