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Evergreen Porch Pots

County: JoDaviess, Stephenson
Join University of Illinois Extension for “Evergreen Porch Pots” on Wednesday, December 2:
Jo Daviess County: 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL…
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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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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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2026 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Partnership Conference - Virtual Viewing

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby

Join University of Illinois Extension for a virtual viewing of the 2026 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) Partnership Conference.

Learn about current efforts to reduce…

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Wreath Making Workshop

Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

Join us for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 618-657-…

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Pumpkin Pie in a Bag

4-H Cloverbuds Workshop
County: Lake

Have you ever wondered how pumpkins become some of our favorite fall foods?

Join 4-H as we:

Explore the life of a pumpkinListen to a Pumpkin StoryMake Pumpkin Pie in a BagMove, learn, and…
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Interagency Network

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Join us Thursday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom for quarterly Interagency Network Meeting.  Guest speakers from CASA of Southern Illinois and EFNEP will provide short presentations, with…

Wild Studio Nature Art

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby

Looking for a creative way to connect with nature? Join us for a 4-week Nature Inspired Art Series for youth. Participants will explore the outdoors while creating cyanotypes, mixed media collages…

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Penning Your Past

County: Christian

Many of us remember hearing stories from our relatives about how life was back when. Sharing stories or family lore is a way to bond and bring families together. Sometimes we remember or know only…

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Youth Holiday Wreath Workshop

County: Jersey
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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