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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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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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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…

beads spelling out osteoporosis

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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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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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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Franklin County 4-H Horse Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 9 at 4 p.m.

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

Mycelium

Green Connections: Mycelium

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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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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