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Sterling Township Junior Garden

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Ages 12-18 interested in starting a garden—no experience necessary!

Join us Tuesdays, May 12 - July 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm, to learn about horticultural concepts through hands-on and group…

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Canning with Confidence

County: Montgomery
Curious about home canning but not sure where to begin? Join Extension for a beginner-friendly class that takes the guesswork out of preserving food at home. Learn the basics of pressure canning,…
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Garden Planning Workshop

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library
County: Bureau

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

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Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: First Aid Kits

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Grundy
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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Sourdough Fermentation

Make & Take Starter Workshop
County: LaSalle

Join us for a hands-on workshop and discover the fascinating world of fermentation.  Learn the secrets behind creating delicious, tangy sourdough bread from scratch.  We’ll explore the…

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Grow Together

Pollinator Pocket Gardens
Join us for some hands-on learning experiences designed to help you grow with confidence and community! Discover how to create vibrant pollinator pocket gardens and learn how to choose native plants…
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Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Pool Noodle Plane

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…
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Forestry Skills 101: Using Forestry Tools at Rice Lake

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Discover the basics of forestry tools and learn how to identify trees around Rice Lake through simple, field‑ready techniques.
 
Location:  Rice Lake - Meet in the parking lot. …
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Houseplant Propagation | Oregon

County: Ogle
Are your plants taking over? Or maybe you just want to grow your collection without buying more? Join us for a fun and informative session on houseplant propagation. Hosted by Illinois Extension and…

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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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