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Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | June

County: Carroll

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…

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Harvesting and storing Herbs

Sponsored by State Herb Association
County: Kankakee
It’s time to learn about herbs!

 

Join us along with the State Herb Association as we learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs. Pearl from the Farmacy Farmstand will teach a…

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DSAC Youth Gardening Class

County: Pope

Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…

Meeple Mayhem, your monthly board game fix

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H Program

Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night! 


We will be focusing on different genres/mechanics of tabletop games that will include a…

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Canning with Confidence

Grab your lunch and join us! Discover how to can with confidence and learn the proper techniques for safely using a water bath canner, including an electric water bath canner, steam canner, and…

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Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Yes, You CAN!
County: Winnebago

Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to…

Sourdough Starter Class

Sourdough Starter Class

Danville Public Library
County: Vermilion
This class in now full

Are you tired of the same old store-bought bread? Craving the tangy taste and fluffy texture of homemade sourdough? Join Illinois Extension and the Danville Public Library …

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Certified Food Protection Manager | K-12

Preregistration was required to attend this event.
County: Effingham

This course is only for K-12 school foodservice professionals.

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served. University…

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Photo of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline. Text reads: Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program, Cook County 2024 Cohort
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Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program

County: Cook
Become a community leader in water conservation! Join our inaugural cohort!

IL-IN Master Watershed Stewards:

Trains and supports community leaders to serve and support the protection and…

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June Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature and meet new people? Join our Nature Wellness Walks to discover the beauty of Cook County's forest preserves as well as be guided through slow,…

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