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4-H Beginner Photography Workshop

County: Macoupin
This 4-H Youth Photography Workshop is designed to help young photographers enhance their skills by focusing on the critical elements of light and composition. Participants will explore how to frame…
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STEM-tastic Builders Challenge

County: Washington

STEM-tastic Builders Challenge is a hands-on, high-energy workshop where kids become creators, engineers, and problem-solvers! Participants will rotate through interactive stations featuring LEGO…

Nature's Paint Box: Thomson

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Purple daises.

A Botanical Evening in the Garden

County: Coles
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring evening in the beautiful Idea Garden at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital on Thursday, June 18, from 5:30–7 p.m. Stroll through the garden and learn about the plants,…
A wooden bowl filled with a variety of mixed nuts and seeds.

Nuts, Seeds, and Summer Eats

County: Jersey

Curious about cooking with nuts and seeds but not sure where to start? This summer class at the Jerseyville Library will help you crack the code. Learn the health benefits of a variety of nuts and…

yellow and green peppers with a few red tomatoes

Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share

County: Pope

Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…

Various sized paintbrushes laying on a rainbow paint splattered table.

Randolph County 4-H General Show

County: Randolph

The Randolph County 4-H General Show will be held at the Sparta VFW on June 18 at 6 p.m. Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.

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Drive-Thru Pork Dinner Fundraiser

Friends of Extension and Kendall County 4-H Foundation
County: Kendall

 

Get a tasty pork chop or pork burger dinner in a convenient, drive-thru format on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Join the…

Little girl and grandma mixing up some ingredients

Piatt Cooking with Grandma

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

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…

Salad closeup with berries and nuts.

Grilling and Summertime Salads | DePue

County: Bureau
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…

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