Events
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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…
Managing Highland Cows
Edmison Acres takes pride in raising high‑quality Highland and other Highland‑cross cattle. What started with three small heifers in 2020 has quickly evolved…
Taste the Mediterranean
Grab your apron and get ready to cook your way around the Mediterranean! In this hands-on class, youth will work together to prepare tasty Mediterranean-inspired recipes while learning how foods…
Aquatic Macro-Invertebrate Ponding
Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists for an exciting adventure into the world of aquatic macro-…
Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore
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Junior Master Naturalist Camp
Choose from either the June 22 & 24 session, or the July 20 & 22 session.
Learn about the natural world around you. Explore plant and animal needs, plant anatomy, animal adaptations…
June Walk & Talks
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…
Mindful Minis and Microgreens
This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…
Canning with Confidence Workshop
Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension food and nutrition educator, will teach…
From Peel to Plate
Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…