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Eat and Educate - Don't Go It Alone: Improving your Social Connections

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

By participating in this program, participants learn to define the difference between social isolation and loneliness and identify risk factors for both. Also, explore the various consequences of…

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Serve It Safely

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…

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Garden Basics Workshop

County: Marion, Bond

Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?

Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

Bowl of fresh vegetables with a glucose meter, insulin supplies, and a stethoscope, representing healthy eating and diabetes care.

Diabetes Support Group

Eating Right for Gut Health
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for an interactive session with Nutrition and Wellness…

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Lessons for Living

Why Hydration Matters
County: Macoupin

What is hydration? Hydration is replacing the water in something. The word hydration is often used in terms of adding water to the human body, usually by drinking. Someone might speak of being…

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Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

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Meal Planning Made Easy

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon
A Meal plan saves time and money, reduces decision fatigue, and supports nutrition needs. Using "My Plate", learn strategies to build nutritious meals.
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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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Terrific Tomatoes

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join us for a practical, grower‑friendly program focused on helping you succeed with tomatoes—from choosing the right varieties to managing pests, diseases, and environmental challenges throughout…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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