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Diabetes 101: Meal Planning Made Easy

County: Jersey

Eating well is a powerful tool for managing diabetes, but a common question asked by people diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" A diet to manage diabetes does not have to be difficult,…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

August 2025 - DeKalb
County: DeKalb

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic! 

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

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4-H Oral Interpretation Camp

County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall

The 4-H oral interpretation project combines the arts of public speaking, performance, and literary appreciation, allowing youth to develop…

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Growing in the Greenhouse

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau, Ogle

Join us for fun growing plants and learning in the Sauk Valley Community College Greenhouse Learning Lab! (Please dress accordingly--it could be warm in the greenhouse.) Youth will explore the…

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Getting Started with Cover Crops

County: JoDaviess
Join University of Illinois Extension for a program on “Getting Started with Cover Crops”. This program is taking place from 8 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5 at the Stockton Public Library, 140 W…

Farm in the Park

County: Henry

Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agriculture, horticulture, and healthy living with Illinois Extension, SNAP-Ed and 4-H.
Come to Veteran's Park in downtown Galva (across from our…

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Cloverbud Story Hour

Forestry
County: DuPage

Each week's Cloverbud Story Hour will feature classic and illustrated children’s story books that have themes around some of the many 4-H project areas. Some sessions even include a small take-…

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Wits Fitness Thomson | August

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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Nature Art Explorers: Morrison-Rockwood

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Join us for two fun-filled days of outdoor adventure and creativity! This hands-on program blends nature exploration with artistic expression, perfect for curious minds who love the outdoors. For…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

Statewide Online and Field Day Learning
County: DuPage, Piatt, McLean, Christian, Adams, Jackson
From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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