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Certified Food Protection Manager Course - Jo Daviess

County: JoDaviess
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…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Morrison

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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Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension
County: Lake

A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…

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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

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Compost! Feed the Soil That Feeds Us

Presented by: The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District
County: Lake

Learn about the wonders of compost! Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on…

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The Memory of Tomorrow: Everyday Memory Slips, Why They Happen, and How to Support Them

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover what your everyday memory slips are really telling you and learn how to strengthen them.

Why do we sometimes forget to take our medication, return a phone call, or bring something we meant…

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Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports Safety Meeting

County: Fulton

The Spring session of 4-H Shooting Sports will begin in April. Please see the chart listed in this newsletter with the meeting dates, locations, and meeting times. There is a mandatory safety…

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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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Urbana, IL 61801

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