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Herbs and Cut Flowers Homesteading Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Add spice and color to your life with fresh herbs and flowers.

No homestead or small farm is complete without a flower and herb patch. They are a great additions to our in-town gardens well, in…

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ABCs of School Nutrition Summer Learning Institute - Oglesby

County: LaSalle

Earn four (4) hours of USDA Professional Standards for school nutrition team members from the ABCs of School Nutrition. ABCs of School Nutrition is provided by University of Illinois Extension and…

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4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Hiking 3

Hiking Day 3 of 3

Join us for Hiking Day 3 of 3 at Weldon Springs State Park! 

In this part, kids will learn about proper hiking methods while exploring the nature center museum, frog pond, and surrounding…
Meeple Mayhem, your monthly board game fix

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H Program
Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night!

"I love Meeple Mayhem! I get to meet new people and play really fun games. Every month we learn…
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Back to School with ABCs of School Nurtition

Earn six (6) hours of USDA Professional Standards for school nutrition team members from the ABCs of School Nutrition. ABCs of School Nutrition is provided by the University of Illinois Extension…

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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | August

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…

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Wits Fitness Thomson Library | August

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function…

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Let's Make Salsa

Christian County
County: Christian
Love salsa and have a lot of tomatoes popping up in the garden? Come learn how to make your own and safely can it so you can store it outside the refrigerator. Properly home-canned foods let you eat…
A tray of cafeteria food with "School Lunch Rocks" logo and "August Session" text.

School Lunch Rocks Food Service Training

August Session
County: Williamson
Students deserve healthy, nutritious foods.

Local school food service staff can learn how to better serve their students through School Lunch Rocks. The program is part of the ABCs…

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4-H Summer Photo Contest

Capture the magic of summer and enter our exciting photography contest by taking a photo with a summer theme! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member!

Winners will be chosen from three age…

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