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Don't miss your opportunity to talk live with a Cook County Educator. Watch CAN TV Channel 21 every Tuesday at 4:30 pm and call in with your questions.

Empowering for a New Beginning: Survivors of Domestic Violence Conference

The 2008 Conference for professionals working with survivors of domestic violence takes place October 23-24.

HEY, Life is a Lab!

Get great summertime experiments from Science Chicago, the world's largest celebration of science. And watch for a calendar of Extension programming throughout the year!

Have Questions about Plants, Composting or Preserving Foods?

'Ask a Master' - and get a research-based answer in less than 72 hours!

We are managing the sustainable vegetable garden at Smart Home: Green + Wired.

Follow our blog and keep up with the plantings and happenings at the Museum of Science & Industry.

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Upcoming Events

MAYWOOD MULTICULTURAL FARMERS MARKET
Maywood, Illinois (Cook County)
July 23 - October 14, 2008

Gardening with Special audience-Little City Foundation Pumpkin Patch
Palatine, Illinois (Cook County)
July 30 - October 31, 2008

FSNE/Conuco Farmer's Market
Chicago, Illinois (Cook County)
August 2 - September 27, 2008

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4801 Southwick Drive
Suite 100
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
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