Events
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Nature Explorers Camp
Anyone who loves exploring the outdoors and discovering how nature works will feel right at home at this camp! Campers will step into the role of real adventurers, participating in hands-on…
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…
Sourdough Made Simple
With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…
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…
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…
Let's Get Hooked Fishing Clinic
Get ready to reel in some fun! Join Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and McLean 4-H at Miller Park Lake for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. IDNR professionals will kick…
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…
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…
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.…