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Tai Chi

Fall 2026
County: McDonough

Experience a gentle, empowering path to better movement and well‑being with Move with Ease—Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. This evidence‑based program, recognized by the CDC and…

Honey and garlic and ginger

Honey and Health

County: Rock Island, Henry

Honey is a true superfood with unique characteristics and nutritional value. There are over 300 varieties of honey, each with unique flavor, color, and aroma profiles. The popularity of honey has…

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Gateway to Gut Health

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

What lives in your digestive tract and how you feed those organisms can influence your health. Explore the huge and tiny world of gut health by discussing the roles of fiber and other foods,…

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Cloverbuds as Scientists Workshop

Wayne County
County: Wayne

Are you looking for an adventure where safety is provided, curiosity is required, and messy fun is guaranteed? Then join us for Cloverbuds as Scientists, where we will dive hands-on into the…

Stacked rocks on a hill top in front of mountains and a sunrise.

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…

a milkweed plant bursting with seeds

ECIMN Presents: From Seed to Prairie

How tallgrass prairie plants get their start
County: Champaign
All plants at one point come from a seed. The transition for seed to seedling and ultimately to adult plant is complex and challenging and plants have come up with a range of amazing strategies for…
Herbs planted in pots

Herb Gardening | Oregon

With Horticulturist Bruce Black
County: Ogle
Hands-On Herb Workshop with Horticulturist Bruce Black and Program Coordinator Jan Saglier! Reserve your spot now by calling the Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. The program fee is $10. Join…
Cartoon brain lifting weights with books on both sides.

Wits Fitness

County: Douglas, Moultrie

Join University of Illinois Educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities designed to boost cognitive function and memory. This fun and informative class is perfect for…

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A clump of blooming yellow iris at the edge of a pond.
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Rainscaping

Macomb
County: McDonough
Rainscaping Education Program: Build and Care for Rain Gardens

Learn practical, research‑based methods to manage rainwater at home or in small public spaces through the Rainscaping Education…

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Lessons for Living

Coffee 101: Beyond the Mug
County: Macoupin

You may love it or hate it, but coffee is here to stay.  Learn all about this popular drink from its discovery through its cultivation, processing, and commercial preparation and distribution…

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