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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Session 2
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

Grow your own groceries, broccoli

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, and more

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
Working around grain is a dangerous role that many perform every day. 

Learn ways to ensure that safety is at the forefront of a workday by attending in person or tuning in to the livestream…

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Canning with Confidence

County: Rock Island

Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! This class covers proper techniques for using a water bath canner, including electric models,…

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Everyday Life with Diabetes

Diabetes and the Heart
Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for two educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills. In…

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Pet-Friendly Landscaping

County: Lake

If you’re both an animal lover and a plant enthusiast, this presentation is designed with you in mind. Join us as we explore how everyday gardening practices can support the pets who share your…

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Carbohydrates Made Simple

County: Christian, Shelby

Carbohydrates can be confusing, but they do not have to be. In this class, we will break down what carbohydrates are, how much your body needs, and where to find them on a Nutrition Facts label.…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Watersheds and Water Quality
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

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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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