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B in Nature

Bugs, Beavers, Butterflies, & Beyond
County: McLean

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists at the ParkLands Foundation's Lexington Preserve in Lexington, IL to learn about everything from beavers to butterflies, dragonflies to…

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State 4-H State Shoot: Small Bore .22 Pistol

Registration opens July 1!

4-H State Shoot Registration will be open July 1 – Aug. 31, 2026 thru your ZSuite account. Details for each shoot can be found here.  

The events offered at…

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Nine Months, One Virus: How Infection in Pregnancy Shapes Child Development

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Explore how infections such as influenza during pregnancy can shape early brain development and affect long‑term health.

A brief illness during pregnancy may have longer-term effects on development…

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Diabetes Clinic: Strength Training

Livingston County Program
County: Livingston

This lesson explains how strength training helps improve blood sugar control, build muscle, and increase overall strength. Learn safe, simple exercises and how to incorporate them into a balanced…

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Community Food Forest Tour and Workdays

County: McLean
Nick Frillman, Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator with Illinois Extension, will host two Community Food Forest “Tour and Workdays” at the Refuge Food Forest in Normal IL on Wednesday, July…
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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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Minding the Gap: How AI Reveals Who Is Missing from Mental Health Care

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Examine how artificial intelligence helps researchers identify overlooked communities and challenge assumptions about mental health care.

Millions of Americans living with mental health conditions…

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Let’s Talk About Stress

County: Woodford

Stress happens—we all deal with it. Sometimes it pushes us to get things done, but too much of it can wear us down. In this session, we’ll talk about what stress really is, how it shows up in our…

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Coding Camp
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McLean County 4-H Coding Camp

County: McLean
Come join the exciting new 4-H Coding Summer Camp happening July 13–16! Dive into the world of coding as you learn the basics of HTML/CSS and design your own website all by yourself. By the end of…

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Cooking with Herbs and Spices

County: Woodford

Add bold flavor and fresh creativity to your meals! This program will show you how to use fresh herbs and everyday seasonings to elevate dishes, reduce sodium, and bring new life to your favorite…