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Community Youth Impact Coalition

County: Washington

Seeking community members, volunteers, organizations, educators, and local partners who care about supporting youth and strengthening our community. 

Meeting monthly, this collaborative…

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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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YQCA training

County: Marion

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

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From Seed to Sale

The Economics of Sweet Corn
County: Montgomery

Many times, consumers don't understand all of the "costs" that go into the production of a product. In mid-Illinois, popular small business ideas include selling sweet corn. In this program, we…

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Youth Cooking School

Edwardsville Morning Session
County: Madison

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

Edwardsville Afternoon Session
County: Madison

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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June Walk & Talks

Crystal Lake Park
County: Champaign

Connect with your community and nature with Illinois Extension’s Walk & Talks series. Each session features a short interactive lesson or activity, followed by a refreshing walk on paved paths…

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Gardening in Comfort

with the Lake County Master Gardeners
County: Lake

Join us for this in-person event at the University of Illinois Extension Lake County Office!
Gardening in Comfort involves using adaptive tools, equipment, and techniques to best fit the needs…

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Pollinator Power: Flowers, Bees, and Habitat

County: Montgomery

Explore pollinators through hands-on activities that teach how flowers, bees, and habitats work together! Bring young learners for an engaging, hands-on science experience centered on pollinators…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Livestock Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, June 16, beginning at 11 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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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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