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Urban Ag Skills School

Production Planning - Virtual Session
County: Cook
Virtual Webinars:
Part 1A: November 30 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel
Part 1B: December 14 from 6 - 7:30 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel 
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The Christmas Garden Affair

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'The Christmas Garden Affair' by Ann Ripley

A holiday gardening conference turns deadly when a television garden host is murdered. Gardening personality and amateur sleuth…

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4-H Ag Adventures

December Session
County: Iroquois

Explore and learn with 4-H Ag Adventures! Join friends in grades 2-8 for a fun, science-experiment-based program where participants learn about agriculture and how it works in daily life. …

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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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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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain health.…

Christmas Crafts

Christmas Workshop

County: Clay

Get into the holiday spirit at our Christmas Workshop! Youth will create three unique, handmade projects designed to share as thoughtful gifts for loved ones this holiday season. Join us for a fun…

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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Tree-mendous Evergreens
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. Adults must accompanying youth must be present.
*Register up to a day…

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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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Making Spirits Bright

Spread Kindness and Joy
County: Jersey
Spread kindness, joy, and holiday cheer to elderly members of our community living in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The most important part of this project is making…

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