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Conservation Tours

Carey Boehm-Corrie - Native Lawnscaping Tour
County: McDonough
Native "Lawnscaping" Tour

Born and raised in Schuyler County, my family has owned and operated Boehm's Garden Center since 1978.  I've been immersed in plants since birth.  My husband and…

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Bat Acoustic Walk

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…
Path of Green Trees

Cook County June Nature Wellness Walk

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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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 3

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

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Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

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

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AJMPU 4-H Horse Show

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Join us June 15 at J Bar S Arena in Norris City  for the 2026 4-H Horse Show. Youth from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union Counties, as well as Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pop,…

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YQCA training

County: Marion

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

Sweet corn on the husk.

From Seed to Sale

The Economics of Sweet Corn
County: Montgomery

Many times, consumers don't understand all of the "costs" that go into the production of a product. In mid-Illinois, popular small business ideas include selling sweet corn. In this program, we…

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Overhead view of a world map at the center of a table, surrounded by a wide variety of international foods.
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Youth Cooking School

Edwardsville Morning Session
County: Madison

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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