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Youth Crochet Workshop

County: Jersey
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on crochet workshop for youth ages 8-18! This workshop will guide you through the basics of making Granny Squares and inspire you with the many creative projects…
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Active Moments, Healthier Days: Reducing the Risks of Too Much Sitting

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Find practical ways to stay active throughout the day.

Even if you meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, spending long periods sitting can still affect your health. This session…

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Walk for Wellness

County: Monroe

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective ways to improve overall health. Let's Walk for Wellness is a six-week program that will help you connect with others, build confidence, and take…

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Diabetes Support Group

Hydration 101
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for sessions with Food and Nutrition Educator and registered…

Kendall County 4-H Kick Off

County: Kendall

  

Kick off a new 4-H year and get to know 4-HOct. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Yorkville

Each fall, we kick off a new 4-H year with fun events. Join us to learn about 4-H programs for…

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Campus Lake

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

County: LaSalle

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully, RD…

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Fun with Food Science at Home

for youth ages 5-18 and their family

Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…

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Eating to Lower Blood Pressure

Heart Healthy Living
County: JoDaviess
Our hearts beat nearly 100,000 times each day, supplying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body to sustain life. Yet many people rarely think about their heart health until problems arise. Nor do…
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4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

SPIN Club — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth!
County: Ogle
Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…

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