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Insect Hotels: Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects

County: Livingston
Discover how small structures can make a big difference for local wildlife in this hands-on insect hotel workshop!

Dive into the fascinating world of beneficial insects and learn how these…
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4-H General Show

Pulaski-Alexander County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The first show…

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Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

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YQCA training

County: Clinton

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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Let's Make Salsa

County: Jersey

Love salsa? Come learn how to make the most out of your summer produce by making fresh salsa! This class is open to all ages and will involve hands-on practice making a variety of different salsas…

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Agriculture Drone Education Day

Drones have rapidly become a powerful tool in modern farming practices.

The use of drones in agriculture has steadily gained traction, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as…

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Henderson County 4-H Barbeque

County: Henderson

The Henderson County 4‑H Barbeque brings the community together for an evening of great food and even greater purpose. Join us in supporting local 4‑H youth while enjoying a delicious, home‑cooked…

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Trash Blast - Dutchman Lake

County: Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, Massac, Union

Join us at Dutchman Lake on June 5 for the June Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…

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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Goose Creek District Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

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Summer Clovers 4-H Club

Get a “Taste of 4-H”
County: McHenry

Do your kids need something positive, fun, and engaging this summer? 4-H staff, McHenry County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom teachers, and 4-H Ambassadors are offering a summer 4-H club…

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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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