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Orienteering & Treasure Hunt Workshop

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Youth, ages 11-13, will discover how to navigate with a compass through an outdoor course, then put their skills to the test with an exciting treasure hunt! The event will take place October 29 at…

Cultured Creations

The Old-World Way: Fermented Sauerkraut

Cultured Creations Series 2025
County: Woodford
Discover the magic of lacto-fermentation in this hands-on series! In one class, you’ll learn the art of transforming cabbage into crunchy, tangy sauerkraut and take home your own jar to ferment…
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Guilt-Free Gatherings

Healthy Holiday Sides and Starters
County: Macoupin

Get ready to bring more color, flavor, and health to your holiday table! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn simple ways to add more fruits and vegetables to holiday meals, adapt recipes for…

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Perceptions of Digital Health Technology

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Understand the real challenges older adults face with digital health, and how to overcome them.

Older adults face unique physical, cognitive, and technological challenges affecting their ability to…

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4-H Everyday Fitness Workshop

County: Jersey
Join us for a fun and active 4-H workshop focused on everyday fitness! This session will teach kids simple ways to stay active and healthy in their daily lives. Open to youth ages 8 - 18 of all…
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4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

County: Macoupin

Join us to learn about plant terrariums and create your very own to take home!

Open to youth ages 8-18 years. Do NOT have to be a 4-H member to participate.

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Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 8

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…
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Diabetes 101

Taking Care of Diabetes Together Webinar Series 2025
Discover how to explain diabetes in a way that truly connects.

Sometimes people with diabetes may not fully understand how it impacts their health. This session will provide the tools to explain…

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Conservation@Home Event: Native Seed and Plant Share

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Native plant-lovers are invited to the Autumn Abundance: Native Seed and Plant Swap hosted by University of Illinois Extension. In addition to increasing your collection of native plants, guests…

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Wabash County Extension Office Open House

Wabash County
County: Wabash

Join us at the Wabash County Extension Office Open House to network with local staff, explore Illinois Extension programs, and enjoy light refreshments. During the Open House, information about…

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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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