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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.

Warm Up Winter with STEAM in the Classroom

Don't get the winter blues. Check out these STEAM program resources related to the snow and the cold weather to inspire youth!

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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Events

Smart Snacking | McLean County

January 28, 2025

County

McLean

Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances | LeRoy

January 30, 2025

County

McLean

Illinois 4-H Horse Judging Contest

February 2, 2025

Wits Workout | Dwight

February 4, 2025

County

Livingston

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January 22, 2025

Fruit tree pruning event at PrairiErth Farm
Atlanta Ill., Nick Frillman, a Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator with the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator team, will be hosting a tree fruit pruning workshop at PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, Illinois. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00...

January 15, 2025

Swap seeds at Woodford community event
WOODFORD Ill. – The cold and snowy days have arrived, making it the perfect time to dream about how your yard or garden might look this coming summer. Cultivating native plants that naturally thrive in our region offers numerous advantages. Once established, these plants...

January 14, 2025

Register NOW for Home, Lawn, and Garden Day—a day of gardening, fun and learning!
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Although snow may still be on the ground, garden season is just around the corner! If you’re eager to explore new plants, learn fresh techniques, or tackle your gardening challenges, don’t miss the University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners’ 23rd...

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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...

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