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Garden & Natural Resource Helpline Training

Online for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Want to help more people grow gardens or preserve natural spaces? Join our Garden & Natural Resources Helpline training and learn how to field plant-clinic calls, diagnose garden issues, and…

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Global Gourmet - Africa

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
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Federal Legislative 2026 Update

Local Government Education
Discover how shifting federal policies will reshape Illinois communities.

Each year, changes in federal legislation can have a significant impact on Illinois communities, requiring a careful…

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Native Landscape Design Workshop

County: Cook

Are you passionate about green spaces, eager to learn new gardening skills, or curious about making native plants shine in your home landscape? Join us for this free, two-part native landscape…

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Heart Healthy Snacking

County: Jersey

Snacking can make or break a balanced diet. Are you making the right choices? In this hands-on class, participants join Illinois Extension to learn how snacks impact hunger and nutrition, what to…

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Take Charge of Your Health | Virtual

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with your ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Find practical…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Tiskilwa Public Library
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

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Winter Sowing Natives Workshop

County: LaSalle

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to start native seeds outdoors during winter using simple containers like milk jugs. We’ll cover the benefits of native plants, tips for caring for your…

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4-H Beef Cattle Weigh-In & Tattooing

County: Woodford
McLean and Woodford 4-H members are invited to join us for our 4-H Beef Cattle Weigh-In and Tattooing event on January 31 at the Reel Livestock Center. For Woodford 4-H members, weighing and…
Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales

Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales 2026

County: Winnebago
Embrace winter's beauty through outdoor exploration and indoor inspiration at the University of Illinois Extension's Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,…

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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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