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Healthy Cents

What is healthy food? How can you afford it?

Healthy Cents is an educational program designed to help adults learn how to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families on a limited budget. Participants develop skills to make…

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Urban Farmer Training Short Course

Finding and Planning for Your Start-up Funds 
County: Cook
The Fourth in a Four Part Series
Meets online via Zoom: 6 to 8 pm on Mondays

Feb 17: Begin Planning Your Urban FarmThis session will cover the first steps you should take when planning an…
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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Marshall

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Lawrence County- SPARK at the Library: Invisible Paint

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 monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
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Wee Nats

Trees
County: JoDaviess

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

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Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

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Morrow Plots and Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project Event

County: Stephenson

Join the University of Illinois Extension for an engaging evening as we delve into the rich history of agricultural research at the University of Illinois. This informative event will take place…

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Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials Information Session

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension invites farmers and agronomists to attend an important informational session on the Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials being conducted statewide by the…
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Wits Fitness CGH Sterling | March

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The classes are held on the second…

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