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4-H Story Builders: Share the News

McLean, Livingston & Woodford County
County: Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Get ready to become a storyteller, reporter, and community voice! 4‑H Story Builders: Share the News is an interactive, hands‑on workshop where youth learn how to turn everyday events into compelling…

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canceled
POSTPONED
Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series

Build Resilience. Nurture Well‑Being. Grow Community.
County: McLean, Livingston, Woodford
Get ready to spark your wellness journey this spring! We’re bringing together a lively mix of Extension educators for an uplifting series designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and rediscover…

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Press Pause: Practical Mindfulness for Busy Lives

Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series
County: McLean
Come ready to relax, learn, and build something meaningful for your well-being. 

Feeling stressed? Mindfulness can help you slow down, breathe, and feel more in control. In this hands-on…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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Wits Workout

McLean County Workshop
County: McLean
Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

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Diabetes Clinic - Cooking the Mediterranean Way

Woodford County Program
County: Woodford

Learn the core principles of the Mediterranean Diet and walk away with practical tips and easy strategies to incorporate Mediterranean-style eating into your daily routine for better overall…

Tropical Plants

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

County: Livingston
Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…
Livestock

Livestock Learn and Fun Day

County: McLean
Livestock Learn and Fun Day is a fun-filled day of hands-on experience learning about various species of livestock! Youth will explore a variety of animals while learning simple skills like caring…

Wellness in nature

Wellness in Nature

McLean County Program
Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. 

From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest…

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Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning

County: Woodford
Do you want to learn how to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? 

Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…

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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