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A table with cake, pie, cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and other various desserts.

Lessons for Living

Healthy Indulgences: Desserts
County: Macoupin

Desserts have been around for centuries. In fact, the oldest dessert on record is called Ashure and was made by Noah after his historic landing at Mt. Ararat. It is a delightful mix of fruit, nuts…

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Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers, A Growing Community Series hosted by DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners
 In this program, participants will learn the basics of vegetable…
garden vegetables in a multiple of colors

Crossing Garden Education Series

County: Macon

Come learn with Master Gardner's at the Crossing Healthcare Prescription Produce garden. Each month we will visit a new topic and get a hands on learning experience. Tools and gloves will be…

a colorful display of a variety of tomatoes in a photo on the left with a taupe background. On the right is a basket full of fresh garden vegetables

Harvesting a rainbow of tomatoes

Harvesting Your Garden
County: Stephenson
If you have been in the garden or the local farmers' markets lately, perhaps you have started seeing the beautiful colors of tasty ripe tomatoes. You know, the various shades of red, purple, yellow,…
People digging in soil planting vegetable plants.

Central Illinois Modern Homesteading Series Intro Seminar

County: McLean

This will be a two-part seminar, where in Part 1, we will cover: Knowing Your "Why" (as in "Why do you want to begin your Modern Homesteading Journey?", Modern Homesteading Goals, and Time…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
The prairie state protects its natural areas. 

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…

ladies serving cake at a fundraiser

Serve It Safely: Food Handlers Course

Winnebago County
County: Winnebago

Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit…

Canned produce stacked on top of each other

Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning

County: McLean
Do you want to learn how to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? 

Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…

Meeple Mayhem, your monthly board game fix

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H Program
Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night!

"I love Meeple Mayhem! I get to meet new people and play really fun games. Every month we learn…
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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive…

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