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Pumpkin Smash at George Washington High School - Chicago

County: Cook
Decorate now. Recycle later.

Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

Turkeys
County: Winnebago
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…
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Lewistown Community Entrepreneur Club

County: Fulton

Local entrepreneurs are invited to join this program geared toward supporting budding entrepreneurs in a low-key conversational fashion. Members of the club will be able to discuss their ideas…

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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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Urban Ag Skills School

Farm Financial Foundations: Enterprise Budgets
County: Cook
Want to better understand your farm's finances and make more confident decisions?
This hands-on workshop series will help urban and small-scale growers learn how to:
Identify which crops are…
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The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter' by Ben Goldfarb

Discover how beavers shape our landscapes and why bringing them back can help restore…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

November Session
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

An active sourdough starter in a glass jar next to a wooden scoop resting in a wooden bowl filled with white flour.

Starting a Sourdough Starter

County: Jersey, Macoupin

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

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Lawrence County Spark at the Library: November

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Lawrence…

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Indoor Edible Gardens

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

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