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Upcoming Programs and Events

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Growing Great Apples

Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern Illinois with Local Foods Systems and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty. This event will be offered on October 3, in Winnebago County, and on October 4, in Jo Daviess County. 

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Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike. The program will be offered monthly in three locations. Click here to learn more!
 

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Mastering the Slow Cooker

Learn slow cooker basics, such as selecting the correct size and shape to make the most of your cooking time, and the best time to add various ingredients to maximize the taste and texture of foods. Discuss food safety, have a taste test, and leave with recipes to try at home.   

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Grow Your Apple Growing Skills
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL- Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern Illinois with Local Foods Systems and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty....
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Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
ROCKFORD, Ill. Do you work with food or hope to begin a career in the food industry? University of Illinois Extension is offering an opportunity to earn the nationally recognized Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential this October.The Illinois Department of Public Health...
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Creating with Willow Branches
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteer Laurie Gothard-Zueger for this fun, hands on program. The program will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth. There is a $20 fee to...
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Succulent Dish Garden Workshop: Design, Create, Cultivate
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for this fun make and take program on succulents. This workshop is being held on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There is a $30 fee and pre-...
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Wee Nats Program Returns for Young Nature Explorers
Families in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to join Wee Nats, a free monthly environmental education program designed for children ages 4–7 and their caregivers. Sessions will be held each month, October through May, in each respective county.Each month, Wee...

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