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Master Gardener Hybrid Training

Share your love of gardening
County: Knox, Henderson, McDonough, Warren

Become a Master Gardener!

Are you passionate about gardening and want to take your knowledge to the next level?

Join our hybrid Master Gardener Training Program and learn from expert…

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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Master Gardeners
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…
Hybrid Master Gardener Training
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Hybrid Master Gardener Training

County: Coles

Become a Certified Master Gardener through Master Gardener Hybrid Training. This course is aimed at exposing participants to in-depth horticulture content through modules that include soils and…

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Session 2: Cake, Cookies & Cupcakes Oh My!

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join the Cakes, Cookies & Cupcakes Oh My! SPIN Club for a hands-on experience in food decorating! This club will meet the first Tuesday of the month January through March 2025 at 5:30. Supplies…
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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: LaSalle

This is an in-person, test-only session.  Only the private exam will be offered.

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

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Native Landscape Design Workshop: Coaching Session

County: Cook
Are you passionate about green spaces, eager to learn new gardening skills, or curious about making native plants shine in your home landscape? Join us for this free, two-part native landscape design…
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Wits Fitness Thomson | February

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…

Wits Workout | Dwight

Livingston County Workshop
County: Livingston

Does your brain need a fitness routine? Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting

County: Christian
Stay informed on current agriculture practices and the latest research taking place at Dudley Smith Farm during the annual Winter Meeting. Topics this year include:Cover crop managementGrazing or…
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Reduce Flooding & Water Pollution

How Rain Gardens and Native Plants Improve Local Water Quality
County: McLean

Are you curious about how you can help improve local water quality and reduce flooding in your community? Join us in person on February 4th from 6:00-7:00 PM at the McLean Extension Office for an…

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