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Grilling and Summertime Salads | DePue

County: Bureau
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…
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4-H Beginner Photography Workshop

County: Macoupin
This 4-H Youth Photography Workshop is designed to help young photographers enhance their skills by focusing on the critical elements of light and composition. Participants will explore how to frame…
Little girl and grandma mixing up some ingredients

Piatt Cooking with Grandma

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

Spend the morning with grandchildren sharing laughs and making memories Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend without a grandparent. Substitute grandmas…

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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Giant City State Park
County: Jackson

Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…

Nature's Paint Box: Thomson

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Purple daises.

A Botanical Evening in the Garden

County: Coles
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring evening in the beautiful Idea Garden at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital on Thursday, June 18, from 5:30–7 p.m. Stroll through the garden and learn about the plants,…
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Summer Photography Workshop

County: Christian
Join Christian County Master Gardeners and learn how to capture the breathtaking beauty of summer at a hands-on photography workshop!

Mary Davis of Mary Katlin Photography will discuss digital…
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Randolph County 4-H General Show

County: Randolph

The Randolph County 4-H General Show will be held at the Sparta VFW on June 18 at 6 p.m. Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.

A group of spotted pigs wandering in their fence.

Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier will be held at the Wenneman's Meat Market on June 18 at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…

yellow and green peppers with a few red tomatoes

Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share

County: Pope

Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…

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