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McHenry County Farm Stroll

County: McHenry

Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-guided tour of the county’s…

Exploring Environmental Engineering

Exploring Environmental Engineering

County: Grundy

Do your kids love understanding and creating things, being in nature, and getting involved in hands-on projects?   During this interactive, fun, and educational program, youth will be introduced…

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Salsa Season: Can My Salsa!

County: Montgomery

It's tomato season! Love salsa and want to enjoy those fresh garden tomatoes all year round? Join Extension for this hands-on youth workshop on making and safely water bath canning salsa! Youth…

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Fall bulbs, lilies, and iris

County: Kankakee

Join University of Illinois Extension for this highly requested workshop on fall bulbs, lilies, and iris!  Learn all about these great fall plantings. 

Advanced registration is required…

McLean 4-H Archery Workshops

4-H Shooting Sports: Archery Workshop | September 25

County: McLean

Register now for the September 4-H Archery Workshops, these workshops are offered by state certified 4-H Archery Instructors. They will be held on select Monday nights at the McLean County…

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Lessons for Living: Fall in Love with Apples

County: Macoupin

Learn about the various varieties of this delicious fruit. Apples originated in Central Asia and were brought to North America by European colonists. Eighty-eight million tons of this popular…

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

County: Piatt

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served.
University of Illinois Extension in Macon County is offering the Certified…

Brain Health - It's A No Brainer!

Head Strong | Brain Health – It’s A No Brainer! | Cissna Park

County: Iroquois

Join Illinois Extension Educator Emily Harmon for Brain Health - It's A No Brainer!, a research-informed series that educates adults about normal memory change and aging, highlights healthy brain…

Using Dried Flowers In Art

Using Dried Flowers In Art

County: Champaign

Illinois Extension and the Champaign County Master Gardeners are proud to present Using Dried Flowers in Art on September 26, 2023, at 7 pm in person at the Champaign Extension Auditorium, 801 N…

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Garden In A Jar | Livingston County

County: Livingston
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long?

Whether you're new to food preservation or want to update your food preservation knowledge, join University of…

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