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Read article: Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website
By Julie Robinson, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesIt is hard to believe that 2025 finds...
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Read article: Gardening with preschoolers using planters
Gardening with preschoolers using planters
Gardening season is almost here! It is a great family activity and beneficial to get children interested when they are young. Have you wondered if...
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Read article: Helping teens build self-esteem
Helping teens build self-esteem
One of the best ways to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life is to have good self-esteem. As youth are developing socially,    ...
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Read article: The Benefits of Tai Chi for Older Adults
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Older Adults
What is tai chi? Tai chi is the practice of slow, gentle movements while having a meditative state of mind and mindful...

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March is Extension Living Well Month
URBANA, Ill. — This March, Illinois residents are invited to take advantage of educational opportunities provided by University of Illinois Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences team. March 2025 is Extension Living Well Month as...
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