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"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 3

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Reptiles and Amphibians

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Come meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator prey relationships…

A person hanging up an open sign that reads welcome we are open, please come in.

Buy Local

County: Montgomery

Learn why it is so important to buy local! Buy Local is often linked to locally grown foods, but the idea goes much further. It is about understanding how our buying choices affect the economic…

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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…

Nature's Paint Box: Ashton

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

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…

A person watering indoor snake plants and a succulent with a green watering can.

Success with Indoor Plants

County: Montgomery

Make your houseplants happy with a little TLC! Plants that thrive in indoor environments require a balance of plant culture and human care. Learn how to create a healthy houseplant environment by…

Hydraulic Hand: Sterling

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Practice your engineering skills at this fast-paced workshop where you will build your very own hydraulic hand to take home! 

Using and Preserving Fresh Garden Herbs at Hoopeston Public Library. Various herbs in the background

Using and Preserving Fresh Garden Herbs

Hoopeston Public Library
County: Vermilion

Join us at the Hoopeston Public Library (110 N 4th St, Hoopeston, IL 60942) on June 29th at 1:30 PM for Using and Preserving Fresh Garden Herbs, a class focused on making the most of your herb…

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Certified Food Protection Managers
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Certified Food Protection Managers

Course and Exam
Participants must attend both days. Exam is
on the second day. You have to register by June 5 If a reader or translator is needed, contact the
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

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cracking egg into a bowl
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Cooking 101

County: Bond

4-H Cooking 101 School is a fun, hands-on learning experience for youth interested in building confidence in the kitchen! Held June 29 – July 1 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville, this…

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