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Master Naturalist Book Club

Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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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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Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program

County: Cook

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

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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Farm and Flowers Cloverbud Workshop

County: Christian
Come plant, create, and play with the Christian County Youth Leadership Team!
 Our Youth Leadership Team is hosting a fun-filled, farm- and flower-themed adventure just for Cloverbud youth.…
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Golden Hour Gardening: Pizza in a Pot

County: Williamson
Have you ever wished you could grow your own pizza ingredients right in your backyard? Now you can with Pizza in a Pot, part of the Golden Hour Gardening Series! Join 4‑H Educator Toni Kay Wright for…
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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

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Eat and Educate - Cooking for 1 or 2

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Get inspired and learn tips and tricks to prepare easy, healthy, and delicious dishes without waste or hassle. Learn simple recipes, smart shopping tips, and meal-planning strategies that make…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: JoDaviess
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
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Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Lacon

County: Marshall

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

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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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