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Growing Microgreens and Herbs Indoors

County: Macoupin, Jersey

Join us for an informative and interactive session where you'll learn about the best varieties of microgreens and herbs to grow indoors, the ideal growing conditions, and essential care techniques…

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Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond! - Marion

County: Williamson
Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1

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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Cooking 101

County: Jefferson

4‑H Cooking 101 is an introductory program designed for youth who are excited to learn their way around the kitchen! Participants will explore the basics of nutrition, food preparation skills, and…

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4-H Electricity School

Registration information coming soon!Join us for Electricity School on June 3, 2026 at the John Wood Workforce Development Center  | 2710 N. 42nd St., Quincy

Open to all youth, ages 8-18…

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Eat and Educate - Hold that Thought

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Have you ever misplaced your keys or cell phone? Have you ever forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Stephenson
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
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Coffee Talk at Hoopeston Public Library

June Session
County: Vermilion

Join Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All for Coffee Talk at the Hoopeston Public Library (110 N 4th St., Hoopeston, IL 60942).

This three-part series will teach participants on eating to…

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Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

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4-H General Show

Pulaski-Alexander County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The first show…

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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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