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Growing Ginger and Turmeric

Summer Twilight Series
County: Johnson
Learn about ginger, turmeric, and other value-added products.

Pink Tiger Farm began five years ago when owners Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams left their busy Chicago careers to pursue a shared dream…

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Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library

County: Williamson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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Illinois Junior Chef - Tazewell County

County: Tazewell

The Illinois Junior Chef program is a fun, interactive experience where youth learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits. Through hands-on lessons, participants prepare…

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Nature Explorers Camp

Insect Investigators Camp (ages 7-9; must have completed 1st grade)
County: DeKalb

Bug lovers unite! Be an entomologist for a week. What's the difference between bugs and insects? Come to camp and find out as we collect and study all kinds of creepy crawlers from the forest. We…

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Organic, Local, Natural

What It Is and What It Isn't
County: Jersey, Macoupin

Ever wondered if organic is really worth the price? Or what “natural” actually means? Join Illinois Extension for a fun, eye-opening class that cuts through the confusion and helps you shop…

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Gardening for Moths - Pinckneyville

County: Perry

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

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Gardening for Moths - Rend Lake Visitors Center

County: Franklin

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Montgomery
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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