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Cooking with Veggies Monthly Lessons | Mt. Carroll Library
Join Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro at the Mt. Carroll Library for a monthly lesson on cooking with cucumbers in July. Learn the basics of planting, harvesting, and creating recipes. A new vegetable…
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DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…
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2024 Summer Library Programs
Join us for Session 2 of our Macon County Summer Library Programming!
This will be our usual summer library programming only this year our focus is space.
Session 1:
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Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Belvidere
Illinois Extension educator Kara Schweitzer will lead this program about social isolation and loneliness. Both can deeply impact one's quality of life, especially for older adults. She will…
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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle
Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive…
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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…
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Master Naturalist Book Club
Jot down your questions and thoughts as we enjoy light snacks during our lively discussions on the following books.
Event Dates:
July 25 | The Nature Fix by Florence Williams…
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Ewing Agronomy Field Day
Illinois Extension is excited host their annual Agronomy Field Day at Ewing Demonstration Center on Thursday, July 25, at 9 a.m. with a…
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Master Gardener Informational Booth
Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…