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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 Cook and Connect Kits for Families

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Let 4-H help you create meaningful memories around the dinner table! Register today and make this season one of connection, kindness, and creativity!
 Each kit includes:Non-perishable…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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4-H Pumpkin Bars Workshop

at Avon Township
County: Lake

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

Join 4-H as we:

Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkinExplore the nutritional benefits of pumpkinDiscover…
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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Jo Daviess

3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

A December Calendar

December Gardening

County: Kankakee

Get a head start on your garden... during winter! Learn how winter sowing uses the season’s natural conditions to help seeds grow, explore the benefits of this simple gardening technique, and…

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Hort for The Holidays

Holiday Wreath
County: Washington

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

Local volunteers will guide you…

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Green Connections: Holiday Celebration Brunch

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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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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Urban Ag Skills School

Farm Financial Foundations - In Person WorkGroup
County: Cook
Want to better understand your farm's finances and make more confident decisions?
This hands-on workshop series will help urban and small-scale growers learn how to:
Identify which crops are…

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