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Cooking 101

Franklin County 4-H
County: Franklin

Let's start cooking! During Cooking 101, you will learn proper techniques for cutting, measuring, and following a recipe. The best of all, you will end up with something yummy to enjoy and take…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

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Culinary Herbs 101

County: Stephenson

Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant…

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Circuit Masters Electricity Workshop (Wiring)

County: Washington

Already a Snap Circuits pro? Take your skills to the next level! Join us on June 10 from 1–3:30 PM at the Washington County Extension Education Center for our Circuit Masters workshop. Youth ages…

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Botanical Workshop: Landscape Design 101

County: Rock Island
Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop SeriesEach workshop focuses on a seasonal topic and includes an educational…
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Tomato Troubles

LaSalle Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

This program will also be…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management - Kane County Field Day

County: Kane

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 program that starts with a day of online…

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Science Teacher PL - Making Sense of Sensemaking

Teacher professional learning focused on building evidence based instructional moves into science classroom practice
County: Cook, DuPage, Will

Explore responsive facilitation of student sensemaking in the K-12 science classroom.

Make a plan to integrate key science instructional practices that center student ideas and empower all…

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Fossil Fun

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

Travel back in time and discover the prehistoric past of the Illinois Valley! We’ll read The Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers and learn how fossils help scientists understand ancient life. Kids will…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management - Livingston County Field Day

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 program that starts with a day of online…

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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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