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Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Vespasian Warner Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Vespasian Warner Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

grandma and child in kitchen

Macon Cooking with Grandma

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Spend the morning with grandchildren, sharing laughs and making memories. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend without a grandparent. Substitute grandmas…

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
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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Planting Fall Crops

Homegrown Harvest (Summer Series)
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…

Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Weldon Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Weldon Public Library - Microgreens

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

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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…

Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Weldon Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Weldon Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

Lush green corn plants at a field edge with Youth Crop Scouting Competition text

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…

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…

Raised garden beds with green plants on top and in front.

Fresh from the Garden

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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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