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Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

County: McLean
Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. 
 Together, we’ll…
Sourdough

Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough

County: Livingston
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough?

Gain a better understanding of the entire sourdough breadmaking process and leave with a list of resources to help you continue your…

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Diabetes Clinic - Smart Snacking

Woodford County Workshop
County: Woodford

Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? This lesson will have you reflecting on your snacking behaviors and will help guide you to make smart snacking decisions.

An individual holds a wooden insect hotel that is a box frame with sticks, grass, and tubes.

Insect Hotels: Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects

County: Livingston
Discover how small structures can make a big difference for local wildlife in this hands-on insect hotel workshop!

Dive into the fascinating world of beneficial insects and learn how these…

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Art in Nature

County: Livingston

Create, explore, and imagine! Art in Nature encourages families to use nature as their art studio. Participants will experiment with colors, shapes, and textures found in the woods while creating…

Become a Dementia Friend

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

A glass teacup with herb-infused tea.

From Garden to Teacup: Herbal Tea Workshop

County: McLean
Discover the history, practice, and joy of herbal teas at this garden tea party! Explore the fascinating origins of tea and how tea gardens have shaped cultures around the world. Learn what makes a…
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Wits Fitness | Eureka

County: Woodford
Strengthen Your Mind with Wits Fitness!


Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to stay mentally active and connect with others? Wits Fitness is an engaging class that supports brain health through…

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Illini Summer Academies

Registration is open!

Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-changing personal development experience hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for high school…

Let's Get Hooked Fishing Clinic

Let's Get Hooked Fishing Clinic

County: McLean

Get ready to reel in some fun! Join Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and McLean 4-H at Miller Park Lake for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. IDNR professionals will kick…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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