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4-H Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up

NEW DATE AND TIME
County: McHenry

Due to the potential for severe storms this evening, we are rescheduling the Horse Orientation to Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM. The safety of our families and volunteers is our top priority. We…

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Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

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Mindfulness Hike at Carl Spindler Marina

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…
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Grow Together

Container Gardens
Grow Together | Container Gardens

Join us for some hands-on learning experiences designed to help you grow with confidence and community! Discover how to grow and design beautiful and…
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Master Naturalist Book Club

Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman
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…

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Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026

Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April 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…

Stem-Mania with Blue Ridge Teen Teachers

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities and interactive experiments led by…

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Leaf it to the Library

Seasonal Garden Tasks and Growing Garden Flowers
County: Mercer

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator for these free programs at the Edwards River Library in Aledo. You can sign up for one or both. Here are the times and topics:

10 AM…

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Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…

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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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