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ServSafe Training and Exam

The Food Protection Manager Certificate course caters perfectly to those aiming for certification in Food Protection Management for Illinois. Through ServSafe, which boasts ANSI-CFP accreditation…

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Conservation Tours

Patrick & Mercedes Heles Home Garden Tour
County: McDonough
Low impact, high reward.

What started a few years ago as a humble experiment has grown into something we truly love, a living, breathing space that feels like it jumped straight out of the pages of…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal (Lock 9)
County: Bureau

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

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Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies

County: Stephenson

Making jams and jellies at home is a simple and rewarding way to preserve food. With just fruit, sugar, pectin, and a few essential kitchen tools, you can create flavorful spreads your family will…

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Willy's Garden Week

County: Macon

Youth are invited to spend five days learning about plants, insects, and wildlife you might find in your own garden. Join the Master Gardeners in the Children's Auditorium at the Decatur Public…

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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe

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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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Afternoon Session
County: Monroe

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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Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 2

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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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,…

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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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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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