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Wits Fitness Prophetstown | February

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Master Naturalist Winter Webinars - People of the Ecotone with Dr. Robert Morrissey

While the cold weather may keep us indoors, it doesn’t mean we can’t connect with nature.  Join us for this series and explore fascinating topics related to the natural world from the comfort…

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2025 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

Ensure you have the pick of the crop this season.

Support the success of your tree fruit operation with practical research-tested best practices from industry experts at the 2025 Commercial…

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Wee Nats

Groundhogs
County: JoDaviess

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,…

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Tree Identification and Health Assessment

Community Tree Care Series
Proper tree identification encourages proper care and better health. 

Learn to recognize and classify various tree species using leaf shape, bark, fruit, and other characteristics. This…

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Winter Seed Sowing

Macon County Master Gardeners
County: Macon

Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to start seeds outside during the winter. Plant your seeds in plastic containers, the plastic container acts like a mini greenhouse.  Then put the plastic…

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Step into the New Year

Virtual Walking Club
County: Bureau, Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, LaSalle, Marshall, Montgomery, Putnam

Join Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson for a fun, virtual lunchtime walk and talk! Each week, you’ll discover simple yet powerful tips to boost your…

Wits Workout | Eureka

Woodford County Workshop
County: Woodford
Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Richland County- SPARK at the Library: Discover Archery

Richland County
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…

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Lake County 2025 Garden Learning Series
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Lake County 2025 Garden Learning Series

County: Lake

Join us for the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Garden Learning Series!!

This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by The University of Illinois Extension Master…

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