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Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands
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,…
VCMG's Present: Grow Native, simple ways to enhance your home landscape
Discover how to enhance your landscape with beneficial native plants! Join Extension Educator Ryan Pankau to learn how these plants can support pollinators, improve sustainability, and add natural…
Wellness Wednesday Walk and Talk
A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…
Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change
Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is hosting the Rethink and Recall seminar, led by Extension Health and Family Educator Robin Ridgley. Both…
Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program
Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…
Terrific Tomatoes
Join Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a practical, grower‑friendly program focused on helping you succeed with tomatoes—from choosing the right varieties to managing pests,…
Master Gardener Help Desk
Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?
You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…
Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Sheridan
Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…
Diabetes Clinic - Smart Snacking
Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? This lesson will have you reflecting on your snacking behaviors and will help guide you to make smart snacking decisions.
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