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Upcoming Programs and Events

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Succulent Dish Garden Workshop

 Learn how to select, plant, and care for a variety of succulents as well as give tips on soil, drainage, and creative styling. Participants will then get to put their knowledge to the test and create their very own succulent dish to take home with them. 

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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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Understanding Inflammation

Learn how diet, physical activity, stress management, and meaningful relationships affect inflammation. You’ll walk away with practical tips and strategies to help reduce your risk and better manage inflammation, while connecting with others facing similar health concerns.

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Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals
Freeport, Ill--Join us for the Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals workshop to discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper pruning, empowering you to maximize your harvest while...
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Last Chance to Register: Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
ROCKFORD, Ill. Whether dining out for a special occasion or grabbing a quick meal on the go, people expect food that is not only high-quality but also safe. This expectation often guides where and what they choose to eat. In response, restaurants are responsible for upholding strict food safety...
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Understanding Inflammation and the Power of Social Connection
FREEPORT, Ill. --Inflammation is the body’s natural response to physical and psychological stress. While it plays an important role in healing, chronic inflammation can contribute to a wide range of health conditions. In fact, chronic inflammation plays a role in many serious health conditions,...
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Spotting the Invaders: Fall Workshop on Managing Woody Invasive Plants
WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Autumn brings us many gifts: cooler weather, fall traditions, changing leaves, and the perfect opportunity to manage invasives. As leaves fall and many plants go dormant, woody invasives stand out as still green and growing, making them stick out like a sore thumb. When we can...
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Enrollment in 4-H Open
4-H members had a busy and rewarding summer exhibiting their projects in local 4-H shows. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm!Illinois 4-H empowers youth to become the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders our state...

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