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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

Autumn
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
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How Did Your Garden Grow?

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Mindfulness Hike at Big Creek Park

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…
Loaf of Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

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Raising Goats: From Farm to Value-Added Products

County: Jackson

Join Melanie Aldridge, owner of Meadows Bluff Farm, for an inside look at dairy goat production and value-added agriculture. Melanie will share her experiences raising goats for milk, managing a…

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Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

2026 Garden Learning Series
County: Lake
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series 
What are the top 13 invasive…
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Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

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Richland County Spark at the Library: October

Richland County
County: Richland

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight free monthly classes will be held at the Olney Public…

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Climate Stewards Training

Adams County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler, Pike
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

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A napkin with the words, "Take control of your health" written on it, along with a class with a green smoothie in it.
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Take charge of your health

6 week class
Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Discover strategies for managing pain,
communicating effectively with health care
providers and loved ones, and…

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