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Wee Nats

Trees
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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Session 3: Cake, Cookies & Cupcakes Oh My!

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join the Cakes, Cookies & Cupcakes Oh My! SPIN Club for a hands-on experience in food decorating! This club will meet the first Tuesday of the month January through March 2025 at 5:30. Supplies…
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Wits Fitness Thomson | March

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

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Master Naturalist Winter Webinars - Muskrat and Wetland Ecology with Dr. Leo Gaskins

While the cold weather may keep us indoors, it doesn’t mean we can’t connect with nature.  Join us for this series and explore fascinating topics related to the natural world from the comfort…

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School and Community Garden Training

Vegetable Gardening
County: Cook
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 6 to 8 PM - Vegetable Gardening Basic Vegetable Gardening: Horticulture Educator Nancy Kreith will cover basics of vegetable gardening. Topics include soil and bed…

Wits Workout | Dwight

Livingston County Workshop
County: Livingston

Does your brain need a fitness routine? Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | March

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Macoupin

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…

Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

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

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March during National Soil Health Week, producers and landowners can…

Sustainability on the Farm - Edge of Field Practices

County: LaSalle

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

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