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Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Franklin Creek

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

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,…

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Lessons for Living

The Art and Science of Afternoon Tea
County: Macoupin

Have you ever attended an afternoon tea? Do you know what makes up this grand event? Learn all about the origins of this elegant event. We’ll also discuss the health benefits of tea, details on…

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Weathering the Storm

Stress management strategies for a healthier you.
County: Saline

Life moves fast. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, finances, and a rapidly changing world. You need a plan to manage stress and stay healthy, for yourself and your loved ones.…

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The Evolution of Succession Planning: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Innovative Pathways Forward

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Discover innovative pathways that advance the next stage of effective, adaptable succession planning.

Traditional succession planning is essential to business continuity and stability. This…

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Garden-Grown Glow: Intro to Herbal Bath & Body Products

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

How to come out smelling like a rose!  Discover how flowers and herbs from your own garden can be transformed into fragrant, plant-based products for everyday use. This presentation offered…

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Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Montgomery
Join us for a fun evening of scrapbooking with friends! Youth will learn basic scrapbooking techniques and use their creativity to design two scrapbook pages to take home. The page themes will be “…
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4-H Cookie Decorating

County: Macoupin

Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful themed sugar cookies!  Each…

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Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

March Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

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