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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
Working around grain is a dangerous role that many perform every day. 

Learn ways to ensure that safety is at the forefront of a workday by attending in person or tuning in to the livestream…

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Canning with Confidence

County: Rock Island

Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! This class covers proper techniques for using a water bath canner, including electric models,…

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Carbohydrates Made Simple

County: Christian, Shelby

Carbohydrates can be confusing, but they do not have to be. In this class, we will break down what carbohydrates are, how much your body needs, and where to find them on a Nutrition Facts label.…

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Pet-Friendly Landscaping

County: Lake

If you’re both an animal lover and a plant enthusiast, this presentation is designed with you in mind. Join us as we explore how everyday gardening practices can support the pets who share your…

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Estate Planning

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Estate planning involves leaving the farm to heirs. Join Illinois Extension Farm Business and Marketing Educator, Kevin Brooks to discover how to have the conversations of estate planning amongst…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Watersheds and Water Quality
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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4-H Project Road Show, Kindness Rocks Workshop

County: Jefferson, Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington

4-H Kindness Rocks

Celebrate the power of kindness! Explore how small, thoughtful actions can make a meaningful impact on others. Participants will express themselves through creative art…

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Swallowtails in Illinois | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Calling all butterfly lovers and curious gardeners! Join us for Swallowtails in Illinois, a vibrant and educational program presented by certified Boone County Master Gardeners! Discover the…
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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