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Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands
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,…
Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics
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…
VCMG's Present: Grow Native, simple ways to enhance your home landscape
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…
Wellness Wednesday Walk and Talk
A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…
Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program
Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…
Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change
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…
Serve It Safely
Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training, covers current food safety recommendations including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and personal hygiene…
Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Sheridan
Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…
Let's Talk SNAP
SNAP rules have changed! We'd like to hear how this has impacted your work helping people access food, SNAP, and other supportive services.
Join University of Illinois Extension educators in…