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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Diabetes and the Heart

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

spring series week 2 with native plants

Pollinator Pathways & Landscaping with Native Plants

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 2
County: Rock Island
Explore hot topics in home gardening with expert Extension educators. Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House! The doors open at 5:30 PM, and sessions run from 6 to 8 PM. The fee is $15 per session and…
Grow your own groceries, summer squash

Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Herbs

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

Wellness in nature

Wellness in Nature

McLean County Program
Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. 

From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest…

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Repotting and Caring for Houseplants

Wabash County
County: Wabash
Have you checked on your houseplants lately? Whether you're experienced at caring for houseplants or are simply curious about taking up the hobby, this workshop is for you! Participants will learn…
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Specialty Gardens: A Growing Community Program

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

How about growing a specialty garden this year! Join Master Gardeners to learn how to plan a variety of specialty gardens including salsa, pizza, herb, and tea gardens. Spice up your garden and…

Workers in a factory

Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.

Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…

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From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Jersey, Macoupin

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

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From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

For Community Members
County: Lake
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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