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Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Pool Noodle Plane

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…
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Wits Fitness | Eureka

County: Woodford
Strengthen Your Mind with Wits Fitness!


Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to stay mentally active and connect with others? Wits Fitness is an engaging class that supports brain health through…

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Forestry Skills 101: Using Forestry Tools at Rice Lake

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Discover the basics of forestry tools and learn how to identify trees around Rice Lake through simple, field‑ready techniques.
 
Location:  Rice Lake - Meet in the parking lot. …
Composting: the Next Batch

Composting: The Next Batch

With Nicholas Conservatory
County: Winnebago
You have the power to encourage earths natural decomposing processes to create one of the keys to a thriving yard. Get the most out of your compost by refining your skills during Composting: The Next…

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Eat and Educate - Don't Go It Alone: Improving your Social Connections

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

By participating in this program, participants learn to define the difference between social isolation and loneliness and identify risk factors for both. Also, explore the various consequences of…

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Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - DePue

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Seeds

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting introduction to Gardening with seeds. Come learn,…

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Serve It Safely

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…

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Diabetes Support Group

Eating Right for Gut Health
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for an interactive session with Nutrition and Wellness…

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Dial-Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Clinics

County: Marshall, Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle
Mark your calendar and stop by to see Susan Glassman, Food and Nutrition Educator, to get ready for canning season safely. Over time, dial gauges can become inaccurate, and if the pressure is too low…

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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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