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Nature Explorers Camp

Trailblazers Camp (ages 9-11)
County: DeKalb

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…

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Taste the Mediterranean

County: Jersey

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…

loaf of sourdough bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

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…

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Managing Highland Cows

Summer Twilight Series
County: Wayne
Learn about 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…

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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…

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Junior Master Naturalist Camp

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

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

Let's Get Hooked Fishing Clinic

County: McLean

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…

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June Walk & Talks

Champaign Farmers Market
County: Champaign

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…

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From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Macoupin

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…

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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Bement Public Library - Terrariums

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.…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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