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Mindfulness Hike at Carl Spindler Marina

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…
Stem-Mania with Blue Ridge Teen Teachers

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers

Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities and interactive experiments led by…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
It’s a Buggy World: Why Our Gardens Need Insects! Led by a certified Boone County Master Gardener 
 Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most aren’t pests at all.…
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Beginning Embroidery Workshop

County: Franklin

Discover the joy of stitching in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for youth ages 8–18. Participants will learn basic embroidery techniques, explore colorful threads and fabrics, and…

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Eat and Educate - Let's Talk about Stress!

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Stress is a funny thing. Sometimes it can motivate us.  But, if we don’t find an outlet, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically.  In this program, we will explore the…

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Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner

County: Rock Island
Join Us for the Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner! It's a delicious way to support local 4‑H programs. Choose a $10 Pork Chop Meal or a $5 Hot Dog Meal, each served with chips, baked beans,…
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Leaf it to the Library

Landscape Design and Seasonal Garden Tasks
County: Rock Island

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for these free programs at the Robert Jones Library in Coal Valley. Registration is required through the library. (Be sure to…

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Press Pause: Practical Mindfulness for Busy Lives

Woodford County Program
County: Woodford
Come ready to relax, learn, and build something meaningful for your well-being. 

Feeling stressed? Mindfulness can help you slow down, breathe, and feel more in control. In this hands-on…

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Creative Container Gardens

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a program on “Creative Container Gardens” on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office,…

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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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