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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!!

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi can be an effective approach for preventing falls. Attend a series of Tai Chi classes to improve muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness.

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Find foods that taste great and are easy to prepare, fun activities, and shopping tips to keep more money in your pocket.

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Wits Workout | Dwight

January 7, 2025

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Livingston

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Livingston County

January 7, 2025 - February 27, 2025

County

Livingston

Wits Workout | Eureka

January 8, 2025

County

Woodford

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

January 14, 2025

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December 19, 2024

Sign up open for statewide in-person pesticide applicator training clinics
URBANA, Ill. — Get ahead of an expired pesticide license by signing up for one of the in-person training and testing clinics happening across Illinois from January through April. The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program...

Associate Dean and Director of Extension Shelly Nickols-Richardson

December 12, 2024

Why does the state need Illinois Extension?
The University of Illinois Extension just released a 10-year strategic plan that commits to serving the...

November 22, 2024

Illinois Deer Donation Program evolves to Hunters Feeding Illinois to combat hunger
URBANA, Ill. —  In response to rising food and meat prices and food pantries' difficulties obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension and key partners launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. This initiative initially covered 12 counties and has combated food insecurity by...

November 13, 2024

4-H Livestock Skillathon prepares youth for careers in animal agriculture
Urbana, Ill. – Sixty 4-H youth participated in the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon in the Stock Pavilion on University of Illinois campus. Participants went through the contest and then participated in a learning workshop to better prepare for next year’s contests in the summer and fall. ...

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November 7, 2024

Illinois 4-H members showcase talents at 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 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...

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