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Putting ‘Self’ Back into Self-Care

County: Cook

Learn the importance of making time for self-care as well as lowering barriers to access.  Discover simple and cost-effective ways to add self-care into your life. Presented by Community…

Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

Cultivating Conversations Series
County: Lawrence
Preserve your lands by keeping soil on your fields.

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Macoupin

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment.

Check in 5:45…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Master Naturalist Book Club

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery
County: Macon
Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

4-H Volunteer Training: Volunteer Roles in Supporting Life Skill Development Training

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Training scheduled for Thursday, March 27; 6:30 – 7:45 PM. 

Creating a space where 4-H members can develop valuable life skills is a core element in helping…

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Hispanic 4-H Juntos Family Experience | Rockford

College readiness workshop presented in Spanish
County: Winnebago

Have you considered going to college but don't know the next steps? 

We have the answers for you at the 4-H Juntos Family Experience. This event will be presented primarily in Spanish…

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Canning Strawberry Jam

County: Jackson
Join us on March 27 at 5:30 at the Jackson County Extension office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro IL for a Strawberry Canning workshop. Canning is a very rewarding hobby. Preserving your home-grown goodies…

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

County: Macoupin

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…

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Sustainable Living Series

Canning Strawberry Jam
County: Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, White

Sustainable living principles help us understand how our choices affect the world around us and discover ways to live better. This can include using sustainable materials, supporting local foods,…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday,…

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