Events
Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies
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…
Nature Journaling Workshop
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…
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 2
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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Willy's Garden Week
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
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…
Youth Cooking School
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…
Growing Microgreens and Herbs Indoors
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you'll learn about the best varieties of microgreens and herbs to grow indoors, the ideal growing conditions, and essential care techniques…
Cloverbud Fiber Fun Factory
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
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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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1
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…