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Farm and Flowers Cloverbud Workshop

County: Christian
Come plant, create, and play with the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Team!
 Our Youth Leadership Team is hosting a fun-filled, farm- and flower-themed adventure just for Cloverbud youth.…
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Golden Hour Gardening: Pizza in a Pot

County: Williamson
Have you ever wished you could grow your own pizza ingredients right in your backyard? Now you can with Pizza in a Pot, part of the Golden Hour Gardening Series! Join 4‑H Educator Toni Kay Wright for…
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Salty Puffy Paint Cloverbud Workshop

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Love puffy paint and want to learn how to make your own? Join us at the Macon County Extension Office in the Clover Room and make your own salty puffy paint! It's fun, easy, and there might even…

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Nature Wellness Walk

County: Cook

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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ServSafe Training and Exam

The Food Protection Manager Certificate course caters perfectly to those aiming for certification in Food Protection Management for Illinois. Through ServSafe, which boasts ANSI-CFP accreditation…

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Conservation Tours

Patrick & Mercedes Heles Home Garden Tour
County: McDonough
Low impact, high reward.

What started a few years ago as a humble experiment has grown into something we truly love, a living, breathing space that feels like it jumped straight out of the pages of…

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Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies

County: Stephenson

Making jams and jellies at home is a simple and rewarding way to preserve food. With just fruit, sugar, pectin, and a few essential kitchen tools, you can create flavorful spreads your family will…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal (Lock 9)
County: Bureau

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…

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Macon County 4-H Shotgun Club Start Up

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Macon County 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports Club is guided by a Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible,…

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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe

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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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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