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How to garden without hurting ourselves

Presented by the Ford Iroquois Master Gardeners
County: Ford, Iroquois

Gardening can be a rewarding and enjoyable outdoor activity, but the bending, lifting, and repetitive movements involved can also take a toll on the body. The Ford-Iroquois Master Gardeners invite…

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Gardening on a Budget | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about the start-up expenses for a container garden and plan your produce to…
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Get Out of the House Now!

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

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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4-H Dog Project

ALL youth ages 8-18 can join!
County: McHenry

The 4-H Dog project helps youth learn to care for their four-legged, furry friend!  Learn to feed, care for, and keep a dog healthy; groom and train your dog; and be a responsible dog owner…

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…

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Vision Matters: Steps to Lifelong Eye Health

County: Stephenson

More than 7 million Americans are estimated to live with vision impairment, with higher rates often seen in rural communities. Interestingly, many people fear losing their vision more than losing…

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Wellness Wednesday Walk and Talk

Move Your Body, Refresh Your Mind
County: Monroe

A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…

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Watersheds and Stewardship Program and Master Naturalist Meeting

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for our April Master Naturalist meeting focused on watersheds and stewardship.

 During this meeting we will:Receive a brief overview of Emiquon and its role in the watershedLearn…

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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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