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Path of Green Trees

Cook County July Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
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Yoga in Nature

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam

Unwind and reconnect with the outdoors during this beginner-friendly yoga class set in the peaceful surroundings of Dixon Waterfowl Refuge's Pyott Pavilion. Participants will enjoy gentle…

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

County: Iroquois

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Iroquois County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

Champaign County 4-H General Projects text over table with artwork

2026 Champaign County 4-H General Projects Show

County: Champaign

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. From…

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Nature Explorers Camp

Insect Investigators Camp (ages 7-9; must have completed 1st grade)
County: DeKalb

Bug lovers unite! Be an entomologist for a week. What's the difference between bugs and insects? Come to camp and find out as we collect and study all kinds of creepy crawlers from the forest. We…

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Illinois Junior Chef - Tazewell County

County: Tazewell

The Illinois Junior Chef program is a fun, interactive experience where youth learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits. Through hands-on lessons, participants prepare…

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Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library

County: Williamson

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…

Ginger and turmeric ground and in spoons with fresh ginger nearby.

Growing Ginger and Turmeric

Summer Twilight Series
County: Johnson
Learn about ginger, turmeric, and other value-added products.

Pink Tiger Farm began five years ago when owners Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams left their busy Chicago careers to pursue a shared dream…

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Growing a Tea Garden

at the Waukegan Public Library
County: Lake

"But first, tea."

If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow in our area to create or enhance your very own tea blends. We will focus…

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…

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