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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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Share Your SNAP Story

at Zion-Benton Library
County: Lake

SNAP rules have changed! We'd like to hear how this has impacted people and families eligible to participate in SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance programs.
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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe

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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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Afternoon Session
County: Monroe

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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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…
Pork chops are sizzling on a charcoal grill.

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…

Mindful Mini and Microgreens at Bement Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

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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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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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…

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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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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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