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Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening

Gardening for Well-Being Series
County: Montgomery
Looking for simple ways to reduce stress and boost well-being? Join our Gardening for Well-Being Series on Tuesdays in July from 11 a.m. to noon to explore the therapeutic benefits of gardening and…
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Learn & Have Fun at Cloverbud Camp!

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Attention all adventurous youth ages 5-7 -- Join the 4-H Cloverbud Camp for exciting hands-on activities designed just for you. Explore topics like art, STEM, nature, animals, kitchen science,…

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…
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Franklin County 4-H Archery Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Archery Show will be held at Extreme Exigency on July 8 at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Macoupin
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…
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Nature's Paint Box: Prophetstown

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

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Osteoporosis 101

County: Stephenson

Over 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, placing them at increased risk for bone fractures. Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, but…

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From Pot to Plate

Growing and Cooking with Herbs
County: Montgomery

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook with popular herbs to create delicious recipes. This is especially important for those who are trying to cut back on salt due to high blood…

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Gardening for Moths - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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