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Wits Fitness Thomson | September

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

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Growing Herbs Garden Open House

Join us at the Monticello Community Garden for Growing Herbs and the Garden Open House! 

Come by anytime between 11 am to 1 pm to learn about growing and harvesting herbs and make a…

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Poverty Simulation Workshops | Sterling Township

County: Whiteside

Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension. 

During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

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Trash Blast - Union County

Iron Mountain
County: Union, Johnson, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac

Join us at Iron Mountain in Union County on September 5 for a stewardship opportunity. Be sure to register by clicking the button below. Contact Anne Townsend with questions or for more…

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IVCC Ag + Extension Fall Field Day

County: LaSalle

Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture in partnership with University of Illinois Extension invites you to our annual Fall Field Day.  This exciting event brings together farmers,…

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Edible Plant Walk

County: Macon
Join us on September 5 for the Macon County Extension Edible Plant Walk. We are excited to have Dr. Jason Robinson from Illinois Natural History Survey taking us on an exciting hike to teach us all…
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Poverty Simulation Experience

County: Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside

Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension. 

During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

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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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