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Freezer Meal Basics

County: Stephenson
After years of preparing meals for a family, cooking for one or two people can feel like more work than it's worth. It can be tempting to eat out more often or rely on convenience foods, but…

Native flowers and grasses bouquet

Dried Flower Bouquets

County: JoDaviess
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener volunteer Karen Arauz-Reed for a program on dried floral bouquets. This program will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 1:30…

Heart shaped bowl of fruit and vegetables with stethoscope, hand weights and tennis shoes

Setting Goals to Build a Heart Healthy Life

Heart Healthy Living
County: JoDaviess
Our hearts beat nearly 100,000 times each day, supplying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body to sustain life. Yet many people rarely think about their heart health until problems arise. Nor do…

Air fryer in a kitchen with vegetables

Air Frying 101

What You Need to Know Before You Buy
County: Stephenson

With holiday sales just around the corner, many shoppers are considering whether an air fryer deserves a place on their kitchen counter. But before purchasing this popular appliance, it's worth…

potted house plant

Healthy Houseplants

County: JoDaviess
Join Nikki Keltner and Alex Burbach, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinators, for “Houseplants” on November 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office. There will be a $15…

Ear with sounds waves going towards it

University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing Open House

County: Stephenson

The University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing is coming to Freeport and invites community members to attend an upcoming Open House designed to showcase the center's programs,…

Pumpkin Smash at Lockwood Park

Pumpkin Smash

Ready to give your pumpkin one last hurrah? Join us for Pumpkin Smash at Lockwood Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

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Children doing crafts with leaves, sticks and grass from nature

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

Turkeys
County: Winnebago
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…

Children exploring items from nature such as rocks, leave, twigs and pine cones

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Stephenson

Turkeys
County: Stephenson
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…

Child laying in grass looking through binoculars looking at flower and butterfly

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Jo Daviess

Turkeys
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…