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Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library

Mammals
County: McHenry

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of mammals. Explore local McHenry County predator prey relationships, animal adaptations, ecology, and…

Grow your own groceries, greens

The Greens: Lettuces, Spinach, Cabbages and more

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

March Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…
Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y text layered over a grey background with animated heart, stethescope, and blood pressure meter pictured

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

What is a Carb?

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off

Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-off

County: Champaign

Join representatives from Illinois Extension and DFCU for the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kickoff. This free, public event will be held on March 23 from 3 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Urbana…

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Small Business Growth Series

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Many small business owners start their business believing their hard work will make it successful. Then over time, they realize the need for other pieces of information to help them make better…

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mossy, rocky ground with a compass, first aid kit, and binoculars
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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Session 1
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

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Curso de Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos | Condado de McLean

County: McLean
Las reglas estatales de Illinois requieren que mínimo un empleado en su establecimiento de comida obtenga la Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos.

La Universidad de Illinois…

Iced sugar cookies in the shapes of a bunny, eggs, and a carrot on a wire cooling rack with a green 4-H logo in right upper corner.

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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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Bureau

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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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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