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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…
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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

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Dementia Friends

County: Williamson

Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Eat and Educate - Living with Arthritis

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

This program is designed to support older adults living with arthritis by focusing on simple, effective lifestyle changes that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance…

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Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Chair

County: Fulton, Mason, Tazewell, Peoria
Stay strong, supple, and steady, no getting up and down from the floor required! This gentle Chair Yoga class offers all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice while using the support of a chair…

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Nature Photography for Beginners

County: LaSalle

This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…

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Fields to Flight

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Calling all future pilots and farm innovators!

Hands-on Drone Adventure

Led by Kaskaskia College’s expert drone instructor, kids will:  Learn the basics of drones and how they’re…

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Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…

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