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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…

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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Christian
Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a…

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Jr Master Gardener

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Becoming a Junior Master Gardener is a perfect fit for youth interested in gardening—whether flowers, vegetables, or landscaping. This hands-on, 6-week program provides research-based education…

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Circuit Explorers Electricity (Snap Circuits) Workshop

County: Washington

Get ready to light up your imagination! Join us on June 9 from 1–3:30 PM at the Washington County Extension Education Center for our Circuit Explorers workshop, where youth ages 8–13 (as of 9/1/25…

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What the Hey!?!

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Culinary Herbs 101

County: JoDaviess

Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant…

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5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal

Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.

¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…

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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead

County: Jackson

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…

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LEGO Science: Click, Build, Discover!

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Get ready to snap ideas into action! In this LEGO® Education Science experience, youth will dive into hands-on building challenges using LEGO bricks to explore how the world works. From testing…

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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Goose Creek District 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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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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