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Growing a Tea Garden

at the Waukegan Public Library
County: Lake

"But first, tea."

If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow in our area to create or enhance your very own tea blends. We will focus…

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Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library

County: Williamson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Ginger and turmeric ground and in spoons with fresh ginger nearby.

Growing Ginger and Turmeric

Summer Twilight Series
County: Johnson
Learn about ginger, turmeric, and other value-added products.

Pink Tiger Farm began five years ago when owners Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams left their busy Chicago careers to pursue a shared dream…

colorful variety of home canned vegetables

Canning with Confidence Workshop

County: Rock Island

Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension food and nutrition educator, will teach…

clear jars filled with produce

Free Watch Party: Canning Foods at Home

Pressure canner testing on-site.
County: Boone
Preserve your harvest safely and confidently! Join us for a Free Webinar Watch Party: Canning Foods at Home on Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at the Ida Public Library. Canning uses heat to destroy…
A stack of blue, green, red, and yellow lego bricks with "Building Bricks Camp Challenge."

Building Bricks Camp Challenge

County: Jackson

Learn, create, and compete in the 4-H building bricks challenge camp. Over the four-day sessions, youth 7- 13 year old will complete six different themed challenges to show off their skills!…

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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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Nature Explorers Camp

Insect Investigators Camp (ages 7-9; must have completed 1st grade)
County: DeKalb

Bug lovers unite! Be an entomologist for a week. What's the difference between bugs and insects? Come to camp and find out as we collect and study all kinds of creepy crawlers from the forest. We…

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Illinois Junior Chef - Tazewell County

County: Tazewell

The Illinois Junior Chef program is a fun, interactive experience where youth learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits. Through hands-on lessons, participants prepare…

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Woodford County 4-H Show

County: Woodford

The Woodford 4-H Show serves as a showcase for the exhibits of 4-H members of Woodford County. A long-standing tradition, the Woodford County 4-H Show’s success has been built upon cooperation…

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