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Cooking 101: 4-H Kitchen Skills Series

County: Washington

Step into the kitchen with confidence! 🥄 Our Cooking 101: 4‑H Kitchen Skills Series gives youth a hands-on experience using the official Cooking 101 curriculum. Participants will learn essential…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

County: Kane, Montgomery, Calhoun, Livingston, Pope, McDonough, Champaign

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program that starts with a day of online…

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Become a Dementia Friend | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Seven million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and many more have other forms of dementia that affect their independence and well-being. Attend this free training to…
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Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows

County: Williamson

Where Wellness Grows is an engaging program designed to help participants become rooted in wellness through gardening and time spent in nature. The program explores the research-proven…

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5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal

Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.

¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…

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Stronger YOU Wellness Experience

County: Bureau

This unique event supports your journey to better health by exploring the many dimensions of wellness. Through activities and meaningful connections, you’ll gain practical tools, build self-…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Goose Creek District Public Library - Microgreens

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

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Cultivating Knowledge in Ag

Summer Ag Academy for Teachers

University of Illinois Extension, Hancock County Farm Bureau, and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District present...

Cultivating Knowledge in Agriculture | Agriculture Academy for…

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Jr Master Gardener

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Becoming a Junior Master Gardener is a perfect fit for youth interested in gardening—whether flowers, vegetables, or landscaping. This hands-on, 6-week program provides research-based education…

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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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