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Farm in the Park

County: Henry

Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agriculture, horticulture, and healthy living with Illinois Extension and 4-H. Come to Veteran's Park in downtown Galva (across from our Extension…

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ABCs of School Nutrition

Pearl City Location
County: Stephenson
Do any food service staff need USDA Professional Standard training hours?  Did you know the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) requires a minimum of annual training hours for all…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
What happens when a pesticide doesn't stay where it's put? 

The landscape of Illinois has been devoted primarily to agriculture for more than 100 years. Agricultural intensification has led to…

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Teens as Teachers

nterested in teaching but don't know where to start? Want to build your college resume? How about build leadership skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions. This workshop is for YOU…

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State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

Mark your calendar!

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…

Apple mango salsa in a wooden bowl placed on a wood table with tomatoes, limes, and chips placed around the bowl on the table.

Let's Make Summer Salsa

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Love salsa? 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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Nocturnal Insect Citizen Science Sort August 2024

Williamson County Work Day
County: Williamson

Join us in an exhiting research project investigating how forest management techniques impact the diverse world of moths, beetles, and other flying insects! We're looking for volunteers to team up…

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Canning Peach Jam!

Jersey County
County: Jersey

Need to brush up on your canning skills or trying to use up all those delicious peaches before they go bad? Join Illinois Extension and Jersey County Farm Bureau as we gather together to learn…

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DIY Bottle Terrariums

Youth Workshop
County: Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

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4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Gardening 2

Gardening Day 2 of 2
Join us for Gardening Day 2 of 2 at the 4-H Memorial Camp!  In this part, kids will learn about vegetable plants and pick their own fresh vegetables to take home and enjoy! Please bring a…

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