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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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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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Lego Robotics Day Camp

County: Clinton

Build it. Code it. Watch it MOVE! 🚀
Join us for a LEGO Robotics Workshop on June 15 at 9 a.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office. Get ready to snap, stack, and program your way to robotic…

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y text layered over a grey background with animated heart, stethescope, and blood pressure meter pictured

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Desserts, Drinks, and Blood Sugar

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

BBQ seasoning

Make it for Dad: BBQ Blend Workshop

County: Jefferson

Participants will explore the science behind flavor as they mix and create their own custom BBQ rubs - perfect for gifting to Dad on Father's Day.

Understand the science of taste and flavor.…

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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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Wild Classrooms

Wild Classrooms is a hands‑on outdoor professional development workshop series for educators, hosted by Illinois Extension at South Park in Quincy.

Each two‑hour workshop focuses on a…

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 Afternoon 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…

"Summer Fun with 4-H!" in front of craft supplies

Learn & Have Fun at Cloverbud Camp!

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Attention all adventurous youth ages 5-7 -- Join the 4-H Cloverbud Camp for exciting hands-on activities designed just for you. Explore topics like art, STEM, nature, animals, kitchen science,…

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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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