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A map of the world created from a variety of spices from different countries.

Global Gourmet - India

County: Jackson

Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different…

Rows of green crops at a community garden. People working on the crops in between the rows.

Homegrown Harvest: Seed Sowing

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

hand in a mini terrarium with succulents

Terrarium Workshop

County: Marshall, Putnam

Create your own miniature ecosystem! Join us for a hands-on Terrarium Workshop where participants will create their own miniature garden using plants and moss. This interactive program will guide…

scary looking beetle

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Entomology

Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell 4-H
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

a kitchen in the background and a counter with cooking pots, strainer with vegetables, bowls with lettuce, rice, and pasta, and seasonings nearby

Kitchen Skillathon

Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties
County: Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne

Youth ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to participate in the Kitchen Skillathon. The Skillathon is a fun competition that will test participants'…

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club with sewing machine and fabrics in background

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club

Intro to Sewing
County: Vermilion

Join Our 4-H Sewing SPIN Club!
Are you a young, creative mind eager to learn the art of sewing? Look no further! Our 4-H Sewing Club is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity and…

notebook with drawing of plant

Nature Journaling Workshop

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Marshall

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

A smiling young woman posing closely with a brown horse. A green 4-H logo is in the top left corner.

CJMM Horse Showmanship Workshop

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

This Horse Showmanship at Halter Workshop will focus on teaching youth how to properly present their horse in hand for competition. Participants learn essential skills such as correct halter…

Horse

Equine Care & Veterinary Skills Workshop

County: Bond

Join us for an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at equine care and veterinary practices at the Greenville University Barn! This hands-on workshop is designed for youth interested in horses,…

A man using hand pruners to cut a small branch off a tree.

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

County: Montgomery
Learn the art and science of grafting fruit trees, a technique that can improve fruit quality, increase yield, and enhance tree health led by Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, and Patrick…

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