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Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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4-H Fall Family Camp

Registration opens June 22!

Come out and enjoy all that the camp has to offer as a family! Experience rock climbing, zip lining, archery, hayrack rides, campfires, crafts, cardboard boat racing,…

A large, well-manicured backyard landscape featuring blue and black salvia plants in potted planters.

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore annuals that are actually perennials with a little extra care.

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

A large, well-manicured backyard landscape featuring blue and black salvia plants in potted planters.

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore annuals that are actually perennials with a little extra care.

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

A smiling woman in workout clothing holds a green dumbbell while surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and other healthy foods.

Wellness Wednesday

Protein: How Much Do We Need
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall…

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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Geology
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening moderate hike to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and…

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Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings

for 4-H club leaders

Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…

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Eat To Compete

Sports Nutrition Program for Teen Athletes
County: Monroe
Does your athlete know what to eat before practice, after games, and on busy school days?
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs to…

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State 4-H State Shoot: Small Bore .22 Rifle

rdRegistration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…

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Community Science in Your Backyard

Everyday Environment Series

At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…