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Conservation Tours

Carey Boehm-Corrie - Native Lawnscaping Tour
County: McDonough
Native "Lawnscaping" Tour

Born and raised in Schuyler County, my family has owned and operated Boehm's Garden Center since 1978.  I've been immersed in plants since birth.  My husband and…

Glass jars filled with colorful fruit jams, jellies, and preserves, surrounded by fresh raspberries and citrus fruits against a rustic wooden background.

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…
Path of Green Trees

Cook County June Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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Trash Blast at Giant City State Park

County: Jackson

Illinois Extension is partnering with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) at Giant City State Park to protect our local natural resources by hosting a fall Trash Blast on June 13…

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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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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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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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Lego Robotics Day Camp

County: Clinton

Build it. Code it. Watch it MOVE! 🚀
Join us for a LEGO Robotics Workshop on June 15 at 9 a.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office. Get ready to snap, stack, and program your way to robotic…

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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

Edwardsville Morning 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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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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