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Meditation Mornings

Nourish Mind and Body with Guided Meditation
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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Putting “Self” Back into Self-Care

County: Cook

This workshop includes a facilitated discussion on the intersection of identity and culture in self-care. Participants will experience three mindfulness activities and learn how to advance self-…

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IVCC Ag + Extension Fall Field Day

County: LaSalle

Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture in partnership with University of Illinois Extension invites you to our annual Fall Field Day.  This exciting event brings together farmers,…

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Reading Labels

County: DeWitt

Food labels are a combination of numbers and, oftentimes unfamiliar words. Learn how to read these labels to better understand personal health and nutrition needs at this free workshop.

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Partnering for Pollinators: Foraging for Crafters & Preparing the Fall Garden

Featuring Independant Artist Sue Goudy
County: DeKalb

The Partnering for Pollinators workshop series is back in collaboration with Mayfield Church! This series is free of charge, and no registration is necessary. 

Join artist Sue Goudy and…

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Tree ID Walks

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
Join us for a Tree ID Walk where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and discuss best practices for maintaining urban…
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Wee Nats

Seeds
County: Stephenson

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

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Clark County 4-H BBQ

County: Clark

The 75th annual 4-H BBQ will take place on September 7th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Martinsville Community Center. Drive-thru and dine-in are available.

Tickets are $10 each and can be…

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McLean County Hunger Walk

Raise awareness of food insecurity!
Join us for the second annual McLean County Hunger Walk as we raise awareness about food insecurity and support the hunger & health of our neighbors by donating healthy, shelf-stable food options…

Master Naturalist Training

Module 3: Understanding our Flora

This event is only for the 2024 Cook County Master Naturalist Trainee Class. If interested in applying to future trainings please fill out our 2025 Training Interest List

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