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Let’s Make Salsa

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Love salsa? Join Illinois Extension and Community Hospital of Staunton to learn how to make the most out of your summer produce by making fresh salsa! This class is open to all ages and will…

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Exploring Nature’s Canvas: Landscape Design

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Participants will learn a variety of design principles from Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Andrew Holsinger. He will help you build confidence in landscape design, teach you the basics…

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Bargain Gardens

County: Bureau

Don't let a limited budget keep you out of the garden. Find out how gardens can be simple, fun, and inexpensive. You’ll learn gardening tips and ideas that will save you time and money.
 

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Strategies for Debt Repayment

Money Basics Webinar Series 2024
Discover ways to overcome debt stress

Debt can be distressing. If you have debt or are planning on taking on debt, do you have a plan on how to pay the money back? Explore different strategies…

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Richland County- SPARK at the Library: 4-H Program on Dog Toys

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Eight monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…
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Navigating Change As We Age

Family Life Workshop (Shawneetown)
County: Gallatin
Change can be hard.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way – physically, mentally, financially – in about every aspect of our lives. Join Family Life Educator Robin Ridgley as…

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Grow Together: Rural and Urban Farming Connection

County: Kankakee, Grundy, Will
Join us for helpful resources!

 

The University of Illinois Extension Office will connect agriculture enthusiasts to helpful
resources! Both professional farmers and hobby gardeners…

Cicada

Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience

County: Stephenson

Join Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for a program: Cicadas 2024 — A Once in a Lifetime Experience being…

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Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

Session 3- Rend Lake Project Visitors Center
County: Franklin

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…

Spring Compost Give Away

Spring Compost Give Away/ Give Back

County: Lake


SOIL LOVES COMPOST...


So Let’s Reap All of the Many Benefits of applying and incorporating Compost into your Spring plantings or yard... Vegetable Gardens, Flowerbeds,…

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