Events
Conservation Tours
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…
Macon County 4-H Shotgun Club Start Up
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,…
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 2
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
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Youth Cooking School
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…
Youth Cooking School
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…-
Willy's Garden Week
Youth are invited to spend five days learning about plants, insects, and wildlife you might find in your own garden. Join the Master Gardeners in the Children's Auditorium at the Decatur Public…
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4-H Cooking School
Designed for participants who are new to cooking and baking, this hands-on cooking school introduces youth to essential kitchen skills. Participants will learn kitchen and food safety, basic food…
Cloverbud Fiber Fun Factory
Cloverbud Fiber Fun Factory is a creative, hands-on workshop designed just for Cloverbuds ages 5–7 (as of 9/1/25)! On June 2nd from 9–11 AM at the Washington County Extension Education Center,…
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Prophetstown
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
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