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Seniors doing Tai Chi

Tai Chi

For arthritis and fall prevention
County: McDonough

Move with Ease—Discover the Power of Tai Chi! 

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance while reducing pain and…

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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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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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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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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,…
A Monarch butterfly with wings outstretched resting on a purple aster.

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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Master Gardener Training 2025 text pictured over a beautiful flower garden
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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
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…

Wits Workout | Pontiac

County: Livingston
Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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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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