Events
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Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots
The third series session will cover how robot prices, corn prices, the robot weeding efficacy, and a farmer’s planning…
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Cooking for One or Two
Ditch the Dreaded Leftovers! Master the Art of Cooking for One or Two with Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen! Learn how to easily adjust recipes to feed one or two…
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Diabetes Clinic - Freezer Meals in a Flash
Put on your apron and gather in the kitchen with Nutrition and Wellness…
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School Lunch Rocks Food Service Training
Local school food service staff can learn how to better serve their students through School Lunch Rocks. The program is part of the ABCs…
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October Cook County Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…
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Wits Fitness Dixon | October
Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…
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All About Apples
Come learn all about apples! Investigate what apples work best for each type of preservation, pies, apple sauce, and so much more! Find out the best way to can, freeze, and dry apples, make some…
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Resources for Farmers in Crisis
When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…
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Indian Kitchen - Lusk Creek Canyon Ecology Hike
Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area. Portions of Lusk Creek Canyon are owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest…
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Lessons for Living
This everyday dessert was not always so common. It was once the food of royalty and was prepared in large and complex molds. Learn all about this colorful, versatile dessert and how it has become…