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Best Perennials for 2024

County: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion

Get ready to grow! Join the Champaign County Master Gardeners and Josh Roggenbuck of Walter’s Gardens for “Best perennials for 2024” on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Extension Auditorium,…

Sourdough Starter Class

Sourdough Starter Class

At the Oakwood Public Library
County: Vermilion, Champaign
This event is now full

We are hosting another class on May 7. If you are interested in attending, you must register for that class.

Are you tired of the same old store-bought bread?…

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Navigating Change As We Age (Chester)

Family Life Workshop
County: Randolph
Change can be hard.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way – physically, mentally, financially – in about every aspect of our lives. Join Family Life Educator Robin Ridgley as…

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Certified Food Protection Manager

County: Macon

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served.
University of Illinois Extension in Macon County is offering the Certified…

Monticello Area Community Garden at Kirby Medical Center Plots Available Now!

2024 Monticello Area Community Garden Kick-Off Meeting!

Piatt County Master Gardeners

Monticello Area Community Garden, Garden Plots Now Available!  Dig in and grow your favorite fruits and vegetables, herbs, and flowers this summer!  12' x 12' or 12' x 24' tilled plots.

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Managing Invasives: Eight Replacements for the Callery Pear

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Replace invasive Callery pear trees before the next big storm forces it.

Now considered an invasive species, the Callery pear is a widely used ornamental flowering tree with negative effects on…

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Prescribed Fire Workshop

County: Monroe
Join us for an enlightening Prescribed Fire Workshop co-sponsored by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever!

Delve into the critical role of prescribed fire in habitat restoration and wildlife…

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Meal Planning Workshop!

County: DeWitt

Preparing nutritious meals doesn't have to be difficult!

Learn some fun strategies for meal planning to help you prepare budget-friendly, balanced meals at this free workshop!

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Button Bonanza: Creative Button Art

DeWitt County 4-H

Join us for Button Bonanza and explore the world of button art!

We will create fun art pieces for you to take and enjoy at home.

Youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome. 

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Health Rocks "Train the Trainer" Series

La Serie "Train the Trainer" del Plan de Estudios de Health Rocks
County: Cook

The Health Rocks curriculum's "Train the Trainer" series is designed to tackle the issue of vaping among young adults. This initiative aims to empower communities to make informed decisions and…

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