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4-H Fall Vegetable Garden Harvest Workshop

4-H Fall Vegetable Garden Harvest Workshop

Celebrate the harvest season at 4-H Memorial Camp!
 Pick fresh okra, peppers, squash, basil, pumpkins, and tomatoes while learning how to plant garlic for next year's garden.
With a little…

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Eating after 50

Wellness Wednesday at the DISC
County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

After finishing your workout, stick around for educational sessions to build understanding and confidence in caring for your nutrition needs. Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be offered at…

Loaf of Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful sourdough loaves. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter cultures…

Fresh Herbs

Where the Flavors At

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Learn how using herbs and spices can amp up the flavor and help home cooks use less fat, sugar, and salt.

 

Registration ends October 2.

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…

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Thinking Outside the Bag

The Paper Bag Journal Series

Turn everyday lunch sacks into a handmade book!

Youth will learn how to fold, bind, and decorate their own eco-friendly journal complete with built-in pockets for secrets, sketches, and…

college and Career Road Trip sign displayed outside of a room with youth learning.

Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference

Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the Conference

Join us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…

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Creating a No Waste Kitchen

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Are you tired of throwing food away after meals? Discover ways to lower waste as you plan meals, shop, cook, and store foods at this month's program hosted by Weldon Public Library.

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Timber!

DeWitt County 4-H
Join us with Kevin Mandrell and learn the behind-the-scenes of cutting down trees and how to do it safely. At this event, you will first-hand see the equipment used! We will also learn how to connect…

Woman dishing out soup

Cooking for One or Two

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Cooking for a smaller household? Learn budget-friendly tips for preparing nutritious meals that limit food waste at this free class.
Registration ends October 9.