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Health Benefits of Friendships - Heart & Sole Walking Club

Move More for Better Health
County: Stephenson

No matter your age, everyone can benefit from physical activity. Physical activity is a cornerstone for wellness. It significantly improves brain health, strengthens bones and muscles, and reduces…

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Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

May 2024 - Jo Daviess
County: JoDaviess

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

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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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Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Yes, You CAN!
County: JoDaviess

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…

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June Channel Catfish Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament

Go fish! The 2024 Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament is on with a June Channel Catfish Fishing Challenge.

Eligibility and Rules: Open to all 4-H members from Illinois, but…

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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Jackson, Williamson

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension office on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. Categories include:

Dogs Cats Small Pets…

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Girl fishes off a bridge.
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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session I

Registration opens in late January/early February!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting…

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MyPI Teen Summit

Disaster Preparedness for Teens
County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson

Youth ages 14-18 are invited to a week-long program to learn about disaster preparedness. Participants will meet June 3-7, 2024 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Williamson County Fire Protection Station…

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Gardening for Native Bees Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Help your garden and the bees, too!

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields, and increased pollination leads to better fruit set and larger, more plentiful…

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