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Urban Ag Skills School

Production Planning - In Person Work 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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All the Presidents’ Gardens

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'All the Presidents’ Gardens' by Marta McDowell

Explore American history through the White House gardens, discovering how presidents and their families have shaped these famous…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

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County: Winnebago
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…

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2027 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County Master Naturalist Training

County: Macon

Be an environmental steward and become a Master Naturalist!

The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program offered by the University of Illinois Extension. This…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

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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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Lawrence County SPARK at the Library: January

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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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…

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Richland County Spark at the Library: January

Richland County
County: Richland

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 Olney Public…

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Art-Lit to go
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Art-Lit to Go!

Join Kelly Lafferty, 4-H Youth Development Educator with University of Illinois Extension, for Art-Lit to Go at the Stockton Library!

Designed for children in kindergarten through third…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Jo Daviess

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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,…

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