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Cooking 101

County: Jefferson

4‑H Cooking 101 is an introductory program designed for youth who are excited to learn their way around the kitchen! Participants will explore the basics of nutrition, food preparation skills, and…

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4-H Cooking School

County: Clinton

Designed for participants who are new to cooking and baking, this hands-on cooking school introduces youth to essential kitchen skills. Participants will learn kitchen and food safety, basic food…

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Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond! - Marion

County: Williamson
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…
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Cloverbud Fiber Fun Factory

County: Washington

Cloverbud Fiber Fun Factory is a creative, hands-on workshop designed just for Cloverbuds ages 5–7 (as of 9/1/25)! On June 2nd from 9–11 AM at the Washington County Extension Education Center,…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Prophetstown

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1

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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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2026
Do you love spending time outdoors?  Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the natural world with those around you?  Would you like to help others connect with nature?  If you answered…

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YQCA training

County: Bond

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

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4-H Electricity School

Join us for Electricity School on June 3, 2026 at John Wood Workforce Development Center  | 2710 N. 42nd St., Quincy

Open to all youth, ages 8-18. 4-H Membership is NOT required. Invite a…

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YQCA training

County: Clinton

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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