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Urban Farm Skills School

Farm Financial Foundations: Balance Sheets
County: Cook
Financial Foundations for Success

 Want to better understand your farm's finances and make more confident decisions?
This hands-on workshop series will help urban and small-scale…
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Level Up Your Leadership: Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Info Night

Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Teams give youth ages 13–19 the opportunity to take their 4-H experience to the next level. Ambassadors develop leadership skills, build connections with youth from…

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4-H Cooking 101

December Session
County: Ford

Calling all young chefs! Enter the world of food and cooking with 4-H Cooking 101!

This is a fun introduction to nutrition, meal planning and prepping, and kitchen safety for friends in…

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Youth Holiday Wreath Workshop

County: Christian
Get into the holiday spirit and use nature's bounty to help you build a beautiful wreath. Natural materials such as fresh evergreens, foliage, pinecones, berries, and more will be provided and are…
Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

December
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: December

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

The 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
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Pollinators in Your Preserves

with the Lake County Forest Preserves
County: Lake

The Lake County Forest Preserve District ecologists began monitoring the relationships between plants and pollinators in 2023 as part of their overall ecological monitoring efforts. Learn about…

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4-H Cook and Connect Kits for Families

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Let 4-H help you create meaningful memories around the dinner table! Register today and make this season one of connection, kindness, and creativity!
 Each kit includes:Non-perishable…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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