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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Session 2
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

Grow your own groceries, broccoli

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, and more

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

barn with farm animals

Cloverbuds on the Farm

County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

field with fence and tree

Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Watersheds and Water Quality
County: Stephenson

University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…

A lane leads to a drawn farmstead in the hills. A white box with sponsor logos overlays the drawing.

Estate Planning

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Estate planning involves leaving the farm to heirs. Join Illinois Extension Farm Business and Marketing Educator, Kevin Brooks to discover how to have the conversations of estate planning amongst…

dogs and cats running through a field of dandelions

Pet-Friendly Landscaping

County: Lake

If you’re both an animal lover and a plant enthusiast, this presentation is designed with you in mind. Join us as we explore how everyday gardening practices can support the pets who share your…

An assortment of healthy carbohydrates arranged on a rustic wooden surface.

Carbohydrates Made Simple

County: Christian, Shelby

Carbohydrates can be confusing, but they do not have to be. In this class, we will break down what carbohydrates are, how much your body needs, and where to find them on a Nutrition Facts label.…

yellow and black swallowtail butterfly

Swallowtails in Illinois | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Calling all butterfly lovers and curious gardeners! Join us for Swallowtails in Illinois, a vibrant and educational program presented by certified Boone County Master Gardeners! Discover the…
children painting rocks

4-H Project Road Show, Kindness Rocks Workshop

County: Jefferson, Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington

4-H Kindness Rocks

Celebrate the power of kindness! Explore how small, thoughtful actions can make a meaningful impact on others. Participants will express themselves through creative art…

A young man being advised by an adult.

I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

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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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