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Photography Course

County: Christian

Learn to Master Your Photos with Mary Katlin Davis! 

Join University of Illinois Extension and Christian County Master Gardeners for a hands-on course led by award-winning photographer…

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Wee Nats

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County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
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Christmas Bird Count - Rend Lake Project Visitor Center

County: Franklin

Learn the ABCs of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30-year…

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4-H and Master Gardener Natural Dye Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

4-H and Extension Master Gardeners team up for a special workshop. Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to join local Extension Master Gardeners for a hands-on....maybe a tiny bit messy....workshop all…

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Fall Community Tree Planting Workshop | Macomb

Community Tree Care Series
Learn the skills needed to keep trees healthy and thriving in communities. 

Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added…

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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: November Challenge

Save the date!

Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…

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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Mental health and substance use challenges continue to rise in Illinois. Help prepare yourself to be a resource, if needed, with this training. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to…

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4-H Club Officer Training

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
Are you a newly elected club officer?

Whether you're serving as President, Vice President, Secretary, or in another leadership role, this training is specifically designed for you. Join…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | November

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

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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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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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