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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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2026 Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Champaign Session
County: Champaign

University of Illinois Extension is offering a one-day Certified Food Protection Manager course at the Champaign County Extension office (801 N Country Fair Dr, Champaign, IL 61821) on December 1…

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Hort for The Holidays

Holiday Door Swag
County: Jefferson

Get creative this winter! Join Illinois Extension for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a holiday door swag to enjoy throughout the season. 

Local volunteers will guide you…

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Cooking Across Continents

That's Amore! A Sweet Taste of Italy
County: Effingham

Join us for a delicious adventure to Italy! Young chefs will have fun mixing, baking, and decorating Italian frosted ricotta cookies while exploring a little taste of Italian food and culture. It'…

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Evergreen Wreaths

with DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Celebrate the season with Master Gardeners!
 
Discover the many types of evergreens and create a stunning holiday evergreen wreath. This hands-on workshop will cover wreath-making…
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Friends of Extension Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

DuPage County
County: DuPage

 

A word from DuPage Friends of Extension

Join DuPage Friends of Extension in celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 1, 2026. Together, we can support our communities and help them grow…

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Youth Holiday Wreath Workshop

County: Macoupin
Get into the holiday spirit and use nature's bounty to help you build a beautiful wreath. Natural materials such as fresh evergreens, foliage, pinecones, berries, and more will be provided and are…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part course is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations 2026

County: Peoria

Meet with University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts and learn about the latest research affecting farms while attending the Greater Peoria Farm Show.

Visit the Illinois Extension…

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