Events

Building a Strong Foundation

What is diabetes?

Learn about the three main types of diabetes, what puts you at risk, and explore symptoms you may want to address with your healthcare provider.

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Vermicomposting Make and Take

County: Henry
Are you ready to start composting? Join Emily Swihart, horticulture educator, and Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator, for a make-n-take workshop and learn about vermicomposting; using…

4-H State Rifle Contest

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout Illinois…

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Henry County 4-H Archery Club Fall 2023

County: Henry

Build your skills in archery at this six-week archery club for all levels. The club will meet Mondays, Oct 9 - Nov. 13 at the Cambridge Youth Center. Times are 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Beginners…

What to Eat, When You Can't Eat That | Lessons for Living | October 2023

Need help reading nutrition labels for hidden allergens?

Learn how to read labels, identify hidden allergens, and the difference between an allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance. This program…

Beyond Birding: The Fun and Importance of 'Bugwatching'

County: Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Warren

If birds are everywhere, insects are everywhere-er-er. In this age of insect decline, it is more urgent than ever to make observations of insects, share them with scientists, and act to reduce the…

Spooked by Spending Plans?

Gain control over your financial fears

Creating a budget can feel like you’re constricting your funds so you can’t have fun; however, creating a spending plan will ensure you’re determining where…

Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal

Carbs: What you eat and how much you eat matters.

Having a solid nutritional foundation to help you make healthier food choices when you have diabetes is vital. Find out what carbohydrates are,…

Monstrous Mussels, Creepy Carp: Explore Aquatic Invasives in Lake Michigan

What lurks under the surface?

Aquatic invasive species may seem like sea creatures from the movies, but the impact of these introduced plants and animals on Lake Michigan is no fiction. From…

Wellness in Nature

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 preserve,…