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Introduction to Invasive Species Management
From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program that starts with a day of online…
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Jr Solar Sprint- Dixon
Harness the power of the sun to build and race the fastest solar car you can create!
Tuesdays, June 9 through July 7, 2:30 - 4 PM*
*June 16 4-5:30 pm
Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics
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Whiteside County Master Gardener Training
When: Fridays, June 12-August 28
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: 12923 Lawrence Rd. Sterling, IL (With occasional offsite visits)
Cost: $225 - Please contact the…
Preserving Practice: Pressure Canning Green Beans
Green beans are a summer favorite for many home gardeners. With their ease of cultivation, high yields, and versatility, they are among the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. If you…
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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 3
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…
Dudley Smith Farm Field Day 2026
To help area agricultural producers learn about the latest research on water quality, conservation practices, and related topics, the Dudley Smith Initiative is hosting a research plot tour…
Nature's Paint Box: Thomson
Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…
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Illini Summer Academies
Registration is open!Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-changing personal development experience hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for high school…
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Junior Master Naturalist Camp
Choose from either the June 22 & 24 session, or the July 20 & 22 session.
Learn about the natural world around you. Explore plant and animal needs, plant anatomy, animal adaptations…