Events
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Tree Identification Walk With Master Gardeners
Join some of our local Master Gardeners for a tree identification walk to learn about 14 different tree species planted at Riverside Park.
Learn about key identification characteristics…-
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation…
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Cooking for One or Two
Ditch the Dreaded Leftovers! Master the Art of Cooking for One or Two with Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen! Learn how to easily adjust recipes to feed one or two…
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Diabetes Clinic - Freezer Meals in a Flash
Put on your apron and gather in the kitchen with Nutrition and Wellness…
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School Lunch Rocks Food Service Training
Local school food service staff can learn how to better serve their students through School Lunch Rocks. The program is part of the ABCs…
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October Cook County Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to…
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Wits Fitness Dixon | October
Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…
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Resources for Farmers in Crisis
When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…
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Indian Kitchen - Lusk Creek Canyon Ecology Hike
Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area. Portions of Lusk Creek Canyon are owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest…
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Lessons for Living
This everyday dessert was not always so common. It was once the food of royalty and was prepared in large and complex molds. Learn all about this colorful, versatile dessert and how it has become…