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Master Naturalist Book Club

West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. It's a great time and we would love to have you join us!

Please RSVP to Stephanie Hale at smhale@…

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Lego Creators Club

Cloverbuds (ages 5 to 7)
County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Build fun with us!

Have youth who love building with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS? Sign up for our Lego Creator Clubs where youth channel their creativity and improve their…

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Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 11

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…

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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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Hort for the Holidays

Pine Cone Trees
County: Winnebago
Gardeners know that nature provides the best décor! At Hort for the Holidays, we’ll turn simple pinecones into stunning pinecone trees that celebrate the textures and tones of the season. From fall…
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Native Plant Know How

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Join Master Gardener Justin Hohlen in the SVCC Greenhouse to learn about growing native plants. He will discuss plant selection, seed starting, and managing your landscape. This event is FREE, but…

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Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals

County: Stephenson

Join our comprehensive apple pruning workshop and discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind…

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Starting Your Sourdough

County: Woodford

In this fun, hands-on class, you will discover the science and tradition behind sourdough bread. You will make your own sourdough starter to take home, feed and watch it come to life with the…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Fall Leaves

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners  will introduce youth, ages 3-5, to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. Join us for a story about leaves and explore the…

A sunray shining through winter trees.

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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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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