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Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health

County: Mercer

Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension…

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Summer Jam and Jelly Canning Workshop

County: Christian
Love making jam and want to enjoy fresh summer berries all year? Join Extension for a fun Saturday morning learning how to safely make and preserve jams and jellies using the boiling water bath…
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Randolph and Perry County 4-H Small Pet Show

County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pet Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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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…

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Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to…

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Youth Cooking School

Edwardsville Afternoon Session
County: Madison

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Basic cooking and…
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Wild Classrooms

Wild Classrooms is a hands‑on outdoor professional development workshop series for educators, hosted by Illinois Extension at South Park in Quincy.

Each two‑hour workshop focuses on a…

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Community Youth Impact Coalition

County: Washington

Seeking community members, volunteers, organizations, educators, and local partners who care about supporting youth and strengthening our community. 

Meeting monthly, this collaborative…

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AJMPU 4-H Horse Show

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Join us June 15 at J Bar S Arena in Norris City  for the 2026 4-H Horse Show. Youth from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union Counties, as well as Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pop,…

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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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