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Community and School Gardens Course Offering

McHenry County
County: McHenry
The University of Illinois Extension will host an introduction to Community and School Gardens with additional resources to use to apply for grants. 

This introduction session to the…

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Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover how predictable, responsive home environments shape healthy child development.

Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…

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Diabetes Support Group

Power of Protein
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois…

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4-H Family Fun Night

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Get ready for an evening of activities, food, and fun to learn about 4-H! 

Drop-in any time between 5 PM and 7 PM with the whole family.

Hosted by the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt…

Community members working in a garden that is just starting to sprout

Community and School Gardens Course Offering

Lake County
County: Lake

This introduction session to the online course is open to everyone who wants to strengthen their community through shared learning, collaboration, and the power of growing food together. Whether…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

March Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

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Wellness Wednesday

Gateway to Gut Health
County: Monroe

A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…

A young child dressed in a teal chef hat and apron smiles joyfully while tossing food in a frying pan, with pieces of pasta flying into the air.

Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

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Garden-Grown Glow: Intro to Herbal Bath & Body Products

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

How to come out smelling like a rose!  Discover how flowers and herbs from your own garden can be transformed into fragrant, plant-based products for everyday use. This presentation offered…

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Find Food. Share Support.

County: Lake
University of Illinois Extension in Lake County invites township clerks, social workers, school personnel, food pantry managers, and other community service providers to join us for “Find Food. Share…
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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