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Final Stretch Learning

Easy, engaging Ag in the Classroom lessons for end-of-year learning

As the school year winds down, finding meaningful, ready‑to‑use lessons can be a challenge. Final Stretch Learning is a teacher professional development opportunity hosted by Ag in the Classroom…

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Serve It Safely

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

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…

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Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

County: LaSalle

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting introduction to Gardening with seeds. Come learn,…

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Meal Planning Made Easy

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon
A Meal plan saves time and money, reduces decision fatigue, and supports nutrition needs. Using "My Plate", learn strategies to build nutritious meals.
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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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Terrific Tomatoes

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join us for a practical, grower‑friendly program focused on helping you succeed with tomatoes—from choosing the right varieties to managing pests, diseases, and environmental challenges throughout…

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Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - DePue

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

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Birding Across Kankakee: Aroma Land and Water Preserve

County: Kankakee
Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

On…

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Branching Out: Native Plant Alternatives for the Home Landscape

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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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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