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11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

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Bat Acoustic Walk

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…
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Nature Journaling Workshop

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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Tai Chi: for Arthritis and Fall prevention - Perry County

County: Perry

Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC as an…

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Tai Chi: for Arthritis and Fall prevention - Jackson County

County: Jackson
Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. The Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC as an…
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Money Services

All My Money Workshop Series
County: Macon

Join us for the Money Services session for the All My Money workshop series. This session will go over money services, such as checking accounts, prepaid cards, and check cashing stores, as well…

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Wits Fitness CGH Sterling | September

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. Classes are held on the second…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop | Sterling

County: Whiteside

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 5-hour training gives adults who work with…

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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

County: DeWitt
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…
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Hybrid Illinois Gardener Training

Dig into the world of horticulture with our Hybrid Illinois Gardener Training, designed for gardening enthusiasts of all experience levels. 

This training combines the flexibility of online…

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