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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

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Gardening for Moths - Rend Lake Visitors Center

County: Franklin

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Register by July 19
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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Montgomery
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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Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Uncover what current science reveals about GLP-1 drugs, including long-term use and the broader questions they raise about access and affordability.

GLP-1 medications are transforming how we…

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Discovering Bats - Nighttime Superheroes!

Stinson Memorial Public Library
County: Union

Explore the nighttime world of bats and let your imagination take flight as you listen to a story with Illinois Master Naturalists Patti Powell and Beckie Wisdom! Together you’…

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Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

County: Cook

Drop in during one of our gauge testing clinics or call ahead to arrange a drop-off time for your lid with the gauge attached.

West Suburban Office

July 22 and August 6 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…
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Reptiles and Amphibians

at Woodstock Public Library
County: McHenry

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator-prey relationships, animal…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share

County: Pope

Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…

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