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Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Bement Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Bement Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

colorful variety of home canned vegetables

Canning with Confidence Workshop

County: Rock Island

Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension food and nutrition educator, will teach…

tomato plant

Tomato Troubles

Seneca 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.

Various types of vegetables in food storage containers.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Macoupin

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…

A pan of heart a shaped sugar cookies being removed from a black oven.

Perry County 4-H Food Show

County: Perry

The Perry County 4-H Food Show will be held at the Perry County Extension Office on June 23, beginning at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners text overlaying a purple background with Cacti and succulents pictured

Habitat at Home: Cacti & Succulents

Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
This is the second workshop in the free garden workshop series hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Learn how to grow cacti and succulents, explore the conditions they need to thrive, and…
A girl with a magnifying glass looking at a grasshopper

Insects and Invertebrates

at Woodstock Public Library
County: McHenry

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates!  Kids will discover cool characteristics…

A pollinator garden surrounding a wooden bridge in front of a brick building.

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Dog care supplies along with dog toys like ropes, bones, balls, and more

Spark Before Dark

Wabash County
County: Wabash

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new, helping them find their spark. Spark Before Dark will be held at the Wabash County Extension Office and…

small hands hold a bag that has a flower imprint on it from pounding flower into material.

Flower Pounding with Master Gardeners!

3rd Grade- Adults
County: Livingston

Livingston Master Gardeners present: Flower Pounding! For youth in 3rd grade and up. This educational program is also open to all adults who would like to learn more. 

Join in on the…

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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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