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Master Naturalist Book Club

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

February Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Eating Disorders and Food Insecurity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Uncover the hidden link between eating disorders and food insecurity.

Eating disorders and food insecurity are two public health issues in the US. Given the SWAG (skinny, white, affluent, girl)…

Looking down a row of beef cattle sticking their heads through to eat from a feed bunk

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Sycamore

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Animal Outreach Event

Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club
County: Kankakee
Olivet Animal Outreach Club Brings Hands‑On Wildlife Education to Local Families

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club to bring an engaging,…

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Grow Light Workshop

County: LaSalle

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of starting seeds indoors and build your own grow light station to take home. Perfect for gardeners looking to get a jumpstart on…

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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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4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

County: Christian
Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.  For ages 8-18 and you do not have…

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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Monmouth

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Putnam

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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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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