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Garden Walk 2026

Presented by the Champaign County Master Gardeners
County: Champaign

The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this…

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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show

County: Jackson, Williamson

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. 

Animals include:

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Conservation Tours

Giving Gardens Tour
County: McDonough
Project Insight Giving Garden Tour

The Giving Gardens' mission is to strengthen communities with more gardens in more neighborhoods. Thanks to community support, they manage public-access gardens…

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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H General Show

County: Jackson, Williamson

The Jackson and Williamson 4-H General Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension Office on Saturday, June 20. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m.

Those…

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Illini Summer Academies

Registration is open!

Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-changing personal development experience hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for high school…

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Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…

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Junior Master Naturalist Camp

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Choose from either the June 22 & 24 session, or the July 20 & 22 session.

Learn about the natural world around you. Explore plant and animal needs, plant anatomy, animal adaptations…

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Youth Cooking School

Belleville Morning Session
County: St. Clair

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…
Overhead view of a world map at the center of a table, surrounded by a wide variety of international foods.
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Youth Cooking School

Belleville Afternoon Session
County: St. Clair

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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