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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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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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Make it for Dad: BBQ Blend Workshop

County: Jefferson

Participants will explore the science behind flavor as they mix and create their own custom BBQ rubs - perfect for gifting to Dad on Father's Day.

Understand the science of taste and flavor.…
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YQCA training

County: Marion

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 15, beginning at 8 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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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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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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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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