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Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour, water, and salt, into flavorful loaves of sourdough bread with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria in the Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf series, a two-part webinar.

Soak up fall with STEAM in the Classroom!

Empower youth to explore and innovate through fun, educational STEAM programming, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills essential for their future successes. Looking for some fall fun, check out our resources now!!

Don't Trash it Smash it at the U of I Extension's Pumpkin Smash!

Join us on November 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm at Rader Family Farm to help composting! Each year, tons of pumpkins end up in the trash, but we can change that! Bring your carved or intact pumpkins to the event, where you can smash them! Smash it now!

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Events

Wits Workout | Carlock

November 12, 2024

County

McLean

Wits Workout | Dwight

November 12, 2024

County

Livingston

Thriving Youth Thriving Clubs: 4-H Thriving Model Volunteer Training Series - Sparks Session

November 12, 2024

Recognition of Excellence

November 12, 2024

County

McLean

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November 7, 2024

Illinois 4-H members showcase talents at 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Four Illinois 4-H members represented Illinois 4-H at the 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield Nov. 1-2. Their short films were selected among submissions from 21 countries, highlighting the creativity and dedication of these young filmmakers. Only a...

November 7, 2024

Owl Prowl draws the crowd to wrap up 2024
Fairbury, Ill. – Fugate Woods Nature Preserve in Livingston County served as the host site for numerous educational events throughout 2024 and concluded the season on November 2 with Night Owl Prowl. This was the seventh event of the year led by University of Illinois...

Extension staff member shares information about soil nitrogen with a person at at display booth

November 6, 2024

Illinois Extension brings informative presentations to Greater Peoria Farm Show
PEORIA, Ill. — Meet with agriculture specialists from University of Illinois Extension and learn about the latest research during the Greater Peoria Farm Show, Dec. 3-5.Show...

October 25, 2024

Join the Party at Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, IL. – Come and have some fun at the last Diabetes Clinic for the year! There will be games, prizes, and food for all to enjoy. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, for the last 2024 Diabetes Clinic. The Diabetes Clinic class, “...

October 18, 2024

Attend Tai Chi series for arthritis and fall prevention
PONTIAC, Ill. – Older adults are more likely to fall, which can cause serious injury. Many studies have shown that Tai Chi is one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Medical authorities agree that suitable exercise for people with arthritis should incorporate components that...

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