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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 5

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

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2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

ABCs of School Nutrition

ABCs of School Nutrition - Rockford

County: Winnebago
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…

fruits and vegetables

ABCs of School Nutrition

Summer Learning Institute
County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…
fruits and vegetables

ABCs of School Nutrition

Summer Learning Institute
County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…

Herbs planted in pots

Herb Gardening | Oregon

Create your own herb butter and no-salt seasoning blend to take home!
County: Ogle
Hands-On Herb Workshop with Horticulturist Bruce Black and Program Coordinator Jan Saglier! Join us on August 10 at 10:30 AM for a flavorful, interactive exploration of fresh herbs and how to…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

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What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety | Mount Morris

Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we'll take a walk through the world of food chemicals - both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand…

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A visual arts 3 layer cake display.
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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

Save the date!

The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

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Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle

Create your own herb container.
County: Ogle
Step back into Colonial America and discover the fascinating history of dooryard gardens—the essential household herb plots that shaped daily life. Join certified Ogle County Master Gardeners…
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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