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Grow your own groceries, peas

Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers

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…

Spring Series week one plants

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: 

Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…

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Microgreens: small yet mighty

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Microgreens are tasty, nutrient packed tiny plants, and are easy to grow at home. In this family-friendly workshop, participants will learn seed selection, planting, tending, and harvesting. Join…

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4‑H Global Gourmet: Explore India!

at Grayslake Public Library
County: Lake

Join us at the Grayslake Area Public Library for the next Global Gourmet session on Tuesday, April 14, at 4:30 PM! During this hands‑on cultural cooking experience, youth will explore India’s rich…

The Edible Wild Path Seasonal Course

County: Champaign

Illinois Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy departments bring to you a seasonal beginner foraging course. Each session will have three parts:…

Kids in park setting

Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Baby Animals
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

A salad made from vegetables and flowers from the garden

Edible Landscaping

at Lake Villa District Library
County: Lake

 By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how…

A group of older individuals performing tai chi movements.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

County: Jackson
Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC as an…
a group of youth on horses

4-H Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up

for Lake and McHenry 4-H'ers
County: McHenry
Are you interested in horses, and learning what the horse project is about?Would you like to exhibit a horse at the McHenry County Fair?Whether you are new to horses or an experienced rider/exhibitor…
woman in kitchen wearing an apron

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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