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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Session 1
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

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Small Business Growth Series

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Many small business owners start their business believing their hard work will make it successful. Then over time, they realize the need for other pieces of information to help them make better…

Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off

Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-off

County: Champaign

Join representatives from Illinois Extension and DFCU for the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kickoff. This free, public event will be held on March 23 from 3 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Urbana…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

County: Bureau

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…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Franklin Creek

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Soil Health, Pollinators, and Habitat
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

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Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

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4-H Cookie Decorating

County: Macoupin

Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful themed sugar cookies!  Each…

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Lessons for Living

The Art and Science of Afternoon Tea
County: Macoupin

Have you ever attended an afternoon tea? Do you know what makes up this grand event? Learn all about the origins of this elegant event. We’ll also discuss the health benefits of tea, details on…

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Scrapbooking Workshop

County: Montgomery
Join us for a fun evening of scrapbooking with friends! Youth will learn basic scrapbooking techniques and use their creativity to design two scrapbook pages to take home. The page themes will be “…

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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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