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Sourdough bread in front of a bowl of flour and other ingredients.

Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough

Warner Wellness
County: DeWitt

Turn simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt into flavorful sourdough loaves.  Join this class to gain a better understanding of the entire sourdough breadmaking process and leave with…

Spring Forage Walk

Spring Forage Walk with Dr. Jason Robinson | Kankakee County

County: Kankakee
Join the University of Illinois Extension & Dr. Jason Robinson as we learn about wild plants that are edible!

Imagine a trail of edible plants! The University of Illinois Extension is proud to…

Smart Snacking | Le Roy

County: McLean
Do you reach for a snack when you’re hungry or is it out of habit? This lesson will have you reflecting on your snacking behaviors and will help guide you to make smart snacking decisions. Enjoy…
plants in raised container beds

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

Shiitake Log

Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshop with Farm Family Foods

Add Value to Your Small Farm - Learn How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs
County: McLean

Looking for a low-cost way to diversify your farm's specialty crop production and income stream? Shiitake mushroom log production is a great fit for small farms interested in seasonal, low-…
Diabetes awareness ribbon , blood monitor kit, vegetables, and stethoscope

Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group

County: LaSalle

Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully…

Herbs in pots

Windowsill Wonders: Herb Magic

County: DeWitt

Learn how to grow, cut, dry, and cook with fresh herbs from your own windowsill.  Participants will plant rosemary, basil, and dill to take home.  

Please register by April 28 by…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training Central IL

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings - mark your calendars for 2025!

Interested adults don't have to be expert marksmen to become involved in the program and have fun, meet…

Big Flavors in Small Spaces: Container Grown Fruits

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Ogle, Bureau

Lacking a large landscape, yet love homegrown fruits? Look to container gardening: fruit edition! Join Horticulture Educator Bruce J. Black to discuss how dawf cultivars of blueberries,…

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