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4-H Night with the Chicago Wolves

County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall

Come with your 4-H family and friends for a fun day at Allstate Arena to experience the Chicago Wolves in action on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. 

Special group rate tickets: $22.21 each (…
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Cove Hollow Hike and Bird Outing

County: Jackson

Join us on December 6 as we hike the Cove Hollow Trail on the west side of Cedar Lake southwest of Carbondale. We'll watch for wildlife and learn tree and plant identification skills along the way…

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Level Up Your Leadership: Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Info Night

Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Teams give youth ages 13–19 the opportunity to take their 4-H experience to the next level. Ambassadors develop leadership skills, build connections with youth from…

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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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4-H Cooking 101

December Session
County: Ford

Calling all young chefs! Enter the world of food and cooking with 4-H Cooking 101!

This is a fun introduction to nutrition, meal planning and prepping, and kitchen safety for friends in…

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Urban Farm Skills School

Farm Financial Foundations: Balance Sheets
County: Cook
Financial Foundations for Success

 Want to better understand your farm's finances and make more confident decisions?
This hands-on workshop series will help urban and small-scale…

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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: December

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

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 Lawrence…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

The 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
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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Pollinators in Your Preserves

with the Lake County Forest Preserves
County: Lake

The Lake County Forest Preserve District ecologists began monitoring the relationships between plants and pollinators in 2023 as part of their overall ecological monitoring efforts. Learn about…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

December
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

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