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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.

Mark your calendars for our Tri-County 4-H Shows this summer!

The 4-H Shows are coming to the Tri-County area! Join us for an exciting showcase of talent, hard work, as local youth present their projects and compete in a variety of events.

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2025

Gain research-based insights into complex health issues as experts from University of Illinois deliver forward-thinking, holistic solutions for addressing today’s health challenges in this free online series.

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Events

Trail Tuesdays

August 5, 2025

County

McLean

Diabetes Clinic - Staying Active

August 7, 2025

County

Livingston

4-H Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025

County

Sangamon

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - McLean County (Session 2)

August 11, 2025 - October 9, 2025

County

McLean

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August 4, 2025

Get ready for Nature Trails Day—A family adventure in the great outdoors!
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A family day outside filled with guided hikes and hands-on activities for kids and adults, what could be better? Nature Trails Day is right around the corner, and now is the time to register and select what activities your family wants to explore! Hosted by the University of...

July 29, 2025

Stay active with Diabetes Clinic
PONTIAC, Ill. — Discover how staying active can be one of the most powerful tools in managing diabetes. This interactive presentation explores the connection between exercise and blood sugar control, offering participants practical strategies for building movement into daily life—no gym required...

July 28, 2025

Take healthy steps toward foot care with Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — Do you want to learn essential foot care tips and techniques to prevent complications and maintain mobility? Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith and guest speaker, Samantha Leverton, APN, to get expert advice, practical strategies, and peer...

June 27, 2025

Future agricultural leaders shine at 2025 Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Urbana, Ill. -- Illinois 4-H members headed to the showring for the 2025 State Livestock Judging Contest held at the University of Illinois campus Jun. 16. Instead of leading animals, these young members acted as judges, evaluating groupings of cattle,...

June 26, 2025

High impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination
URBANA, Ill. — There are many barriers Illinois residents face in making healthy choices. For over 30 years, University of Illinois Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs have helped people stretch their food dollars while increasing their nutrition...

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