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Master Naturalist Book Club

The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
County: Macon

Do you love to read? If so, this is the place for you. We gather once a month to informally discuss our book of the month while enjoying each others company and refreshments. Bring a friend or…

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YQCA Training

Jersey County
County: Jersey

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2024 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine

Members…

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Exploring Nature’s Canvas | Landscape Design

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Participants will learn a variety of design principles to help them build confidence in landscape design, learn about the basics of plant selection, and develop an attractive landscape plan in a…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive activities…

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Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Yes, You CAN!

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

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Growing Tomatoes

County: Macon

Macon County Master Gardeners will share their secrets to growing tomatoes at home. Join us for this fun informative program on growing tomatoes.

Register by calling Forsyth Public Library…

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Food Handler Training | Food Pantry Staff & Volunteers

Food Handler training for food pantry staff and volunteers only. Learn current food safety procedures to ensure that the food you serve is wholesome, safe, and at low risk for causing food-borne…

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4-H Stained Glass Workshop

Jefferson County
County: Jefferson

Participants between the ages of 8 and 18 can register to learn basic stained glass skills while making their own work of art. Space is limited for this activity and advance registration is…

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4-H Stained Glass Workshop

Washington County
County: Washington

Participants between the ages of 8 and 18 can register to learn basic stained glass skills while making their own work of art. Space is limited for this activity and advance registration is…

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Cooking with Veggies Monthly Lessons | Mt. Carroll Library

County: Carroll

Overview: Join Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro at the Mt. Carroll Library for monthly lessons on cooking with veggies. Explore the basics of planting, harvesting, and creating delicious recipes using…

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