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4-H STEAM Night

County: Macoupin
Join us for 4-H STEAM NIGHT at the Carlinville Public Library! 4-H Federation members alongside staff from the library will be on hand to engage youth in an evening of hands-on STEAM (Science &…
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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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Deadly Plants | Cherry Valley

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Winnebago
Did you know some plants are toxic? Would you know how to spot them? Come out to this free informational program led by certified Boone County Master Gardeners. Registration is required by…
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Eating Well as We Age | Princeton

County: Bureau

Our nutrition needs change as we age, but healthy choices don’t have to be complicated. Join Susan Glassman, Food and Nutrition Educator with Illinois Extension, to learn how nutrition needs…

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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Register by Oct. 25!
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Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…

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Master Naturalist Book Club

Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
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…

A loaf of sourdough bread with two slices cut, next to a jar of starter and a 4-H logo in the top right corner.

Sourdough Science

From Starter to Slice
County: Macoupin

Get ready to mix, bubble, and bake! In this hands-on class, you’ll make your own sourdough starter and learn how to keep it happy and growing at home. 

Join U of I Extension Food and…

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Wellness Wednesday

What's in My Food: Decoding Chemicals and Food Safety
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall well-being. 
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Gardening for Bats

Rend Lake Visitor Center
County: Franklin

Discover how to create a bat-friendly garden by supporting dark skies, planting native species, preserving trees and snags, and removing invasive plants. This program also includes a bat box…

Register by Oct. 21

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