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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Showmanship Clinic

County: Montgomery
A Showmanship Clinic for rabbits and poultry is being offered to youth interested in improving their animal handling and presentation skills. Participants will learn techniques for grooming, showing…
Healthy foods pictured in the shape of a heart with a stethoscope

Heart Smart Eating

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Nutrition and Wellness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | March

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…

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Where Will You Garden?

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Think outside the plot.

In…

Edible Art 4-H SPIN Club

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to explore the most delicious form of art! In the Edible Art 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Club, we will create masterpieces including marshmallow paint, candy mosaics and…
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Seed Starting: DIY Lighting Rig

with the Kendall County Master Gardeners
County: Kendall

One of the most common mistakes home gardeners make when starting seeds indoors is improper lighting. Learn to how provide the right kind and amount of light to help grow sturdy, healthy seedlings…

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Root Awakening: Spring Tree Tips

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Learn how to check on trees waking up in spring. 

Spring into action and provide trees with the care they need as they emerge from dormancy. Learn how to check for winter damage, boost tree…

Community Garden with lettuce in Raised beds

School and Community Garden Training

Vegetable Gardening
County: Cook
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 6 to 8 PM - Vegetable Gardening Basic Vegetable Gardening: Horticulture Educator Nancy Kreith will cover basics of vegetable gardening. Topics include soil and bed…
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Session 3: 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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