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Homegrown Healthy | Dixon

Ten weekly sessions
County: Lee
Are you thinking of growing a garden this year? Are you looking for more gardening ideas? We will show you how to plan and grow a garden and be healthy during this 10-week program. There will be no…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

Bee on a flower, "Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days"

Tree Identification

Rend Lake Garden Stewardship Days
County: Williamson, Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

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Cloverbud Camp

Edwards County
County: Edwards

Cloverbud Camp is the best way to spend a day this spring! Enjoy games, crafts, painting a t-shirt, and making snacks with friends during this fun-filled day. Youth ages 5-7 are welcome to attend…

Wits Workout: Savor the Seasons | Drink Water, Live Better

Double Feature at Moyer District Library

A FCS Double Feature
County: Ford
Looking for ways to stay sharp and feel your best? Join Illinois Extension’s Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams for an engaging double feature at the Moyer District Library, 618 S. Sangamon…
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Easy Care Native Plants | Henry

County: Marshall

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…

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Certified Food Protection Manager K-12 Training

Foodborne Illnesses Safe Food Handling Cooking and Storage Cleaning and Sanitation
County: Effingham

Join us for a two day training event hosted at the Effingham County Extension Office! During this training, you will be working with Illinois Extension staff to become a Certified Food Protection…

Embroidery hoop on white background with sewing accessories such as: buttons, thread, pins, etc. A black 4-H clover in the middle of the embroidery hoop.

Youth Beginner Embroidery Workshop

County: Jersey
This 4-H Youth Beginner Embroidery Workshop is a fun and educational experience designed for those new to embroidery. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of embroidery,…
Master Naturalist Book Club

Master Naturalist Book Club

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill by Mark Bittner
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! …
Woman in hat planting a plant

Homegrown Healthy | Morrison

Ten weekly sessions
County: Whiteside
Are you thinking of growing a garden this year? Are you looking for more gardening ideas? We will show you how to plan and grow a garden and be healthy during this 10-week program. There will be no…

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