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"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 8

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt
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…

produce aisles of grocery store with the words 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit.

Independent Grocer Summit

County: Union, Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski

Save the date! The 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit will take place October 7 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Be sure to view the recap video from the 2025 Grocer Summit and visit the…

Duck swimming in a pond next to a Crane and wooden forest.

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Campus Lake

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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Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Extension Council and Community Conversations
County: Jackson

You are invited to join us on October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, you’ll learn…

lady sitting next to tree writing

Nature Journaling: Nature in Words

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Laura BlackabyDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Off Highway 116, East Peoria, IL
Porta potty available near parking lot…

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Pumpkin Extravaganza

County: Union, Pulaski, Alexander, Johnson, Massac

Save the date! Join us October 12, 2026 for Pumpkin Extravaganza. This fun, educational, and family friendly event is free to all members of the community. Watch for flyers and more information to…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

Raised garden beds with green plants on top and in front.

How Did Your Garden Grow?

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Fur Real Companionship | Lessons at the Library | Byron

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Discover the amazing benefits animals bring to older adults! Research shows that pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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