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Sourdough

Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough

County: Livingston
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough?

Gain a better understanding of the entire sourdough breadmaking process and leave with a list of resources to help you continue your…

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Master Gardener Plant Bingo

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

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Herbs in Stackable Pots

County: Christian
Are you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to spice up your kitchen and meals with fresh herbs? This interactive, hands-on workshop will show you how to design and build your own stackable culinary…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands

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,…

VCMG's Present: Grow Native, simple ways to enhance your home landscape

with Ryan Pankau
County: Vermilion

Discover how to enhance your landscape with beneficial native plants! Join Extension Educator Ryan Pankau to learn how these plants can support pollinators, improve sustainability, and add natural…

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CCMG: Body Mechanics

Injury prevention in the garden
County: Champaign

Gardening is a rewarding activity, but it can place strain on the body if proper techniques aren't used. Dr. Molly Knoblett, a physical therapist and Clinic Manager at Athletico Physical Therapy…

pressure canner

Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

County: Stephenson

Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to…

ECIMN Presents: Geology of Illinois

A brief history
County: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion
Take a journey through the deep past as the Illinois landscape changed from an ancient ocean to emergent land, drifted across climate belts, and felt the near and far-field effects of global plate…
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Preserve at Home

A Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat summer…

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Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change

Lawrence and Richland counties
County: Lawrence, Richland

Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is hosting the Rethink and Recall seminar, led by Extension Health and Family Educator Robin Ridgley. Both…

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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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