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Explore Plant-Based Diets

County: Cook

Research has shown that following a plant-based diet may lead to lower risk of chronic disease and increased longevity. Learn the basic components of a healthy plant-based diet as well as what to…

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Gardening for Moths

Rend Lake Garden Stewardship Days
County: Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Perry, Randolph

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

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Little Roots Garden Series Session 6

County: Washington

Grow With Us This Summer!
Join our fun and educational gardening program designed to inspire youth ages 5–7 (as of 9/1/24) to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers! This hands-on…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Sheridan

County: LaSalle
Join Susan Glassman, Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator for a fun-filled class. Gain a new insight on how to map and build your own charcuterie board while serving it safely.…
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Heart Smart Eating

Macon County Health Department
County: Macon

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms…

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Tazewell 4-H Horse Clinic

County: Tazewell

Are you planning to show a horse at in the 4-H horse show this year? If you are, we highly recommend attending horse clinics! These clinics are taught by our very own Horse Show Superintendent…

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Easy Steps to Benefiting from Everyday Mindful Forest Bathing

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2025
Discover simple ways to relax, recharge, and reconnect through mindful moments in nature.

Tap into the calming power of nature through mindfulness and forest bathing. Learn how these practices…

Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…

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McLean County 4-H Show

County: McLean

Come on out to the McLean County 4-H Show! Hold July 23rd through July 27th!

 

The McLean County Fair & 4-H Show serves as a showcase for the exhibits of 4-H members and youth…

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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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