Events
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore trees in our local landscapes. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.
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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead
Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…
Become a Dementia Friend | Mount Morris
Diabetes Support Group
In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers.
Each session will…
Nuts, Seeds, and Summer Eats
Curious about cooking with nuts and seeds but not sure where to start? This summer class at the Hillsboro Library will help you crack the code. Learn the health benefits of a variety of nuts and…
Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows
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…
LEGO Science: Click, Build, Discover!
Get ready to snap ideas into action! In this LEGO® Education Science experience, youth will dive into hands-on building challenges using LEGO bricks to explore how the world works. From testing…
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Cooking 101
Let's start cooking! During Cooking 101, you will learn proper techniques for cutting, measuring, and following a recipe. The best of all, you will end up with something yummy to enjoy and take…
Introduction to Invasive Species Management
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…
