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"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

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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2026 Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Danville Session
County: Vermilion

University of Illinois Extension is offering a one-day Certified Food Protection Manager course at the Vermilion County Extension office (3164 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832) on June 1 that…

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Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond! - Marion

County: Williamson
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Prophetstown

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

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Warren County 4-H Barbeque

County: Warren

The Warren 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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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Bement Public Library - Microgreens

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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Growing Microgreens and Herbs Indoors

County: Macoupin, Jersey

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…

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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2026
Do you love spending time outdoors?  Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the natural world with those around you?  Would you like to help others connect with nature?  If you answered…

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Cooking 101

County: Jefferson

4‑H Cooking 101 is an introductory program designed for youth who are excited to learn their way around the kitchen! Participants will explore the basics of nutrition, food preparation skills, and…

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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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