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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…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at Goose Creek District Library, text shown over picture of young children

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…

Morning sun over frost covered field

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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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - Family Winter Break Build

Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at least one…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at Blue Ridge Township Public Library, text shown over picture of young children

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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4-H Mystery Basket Showdown

County: Marion

In this workshop, participants will work in teams to put their creativity and culinary skills to the test as they use a variety of “surprise” ingredients to dream up and create their own unique…

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