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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Montgomery
Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a…

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Nature Journaling: Watercolor in Nature

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Allie GoudyDate: Wednesday, July 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rain Date: July 31, 2026Location: Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, Lewistown

Skill LevelAll skill levels…

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Wildflower Farm Tour and U-Pick

County: Macoupin

Join Whitney Vieths and Family at Wood Acres Farm & Flowers for the educational farm tour and then pick your very own bouquet of wildflowers to take home. For youth ages 10 and above.

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Champaign County 4-H General Projects text over table with artwork

Champaign County 4-H Livestock Show

County: Champaign

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. From…

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Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes

County: Christian

Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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4-H Swine, Sheep, Beef, Goat, and Dairy Show

Pulaski and Alexander Counties
County: Pulaski, Alexander

Join us for the 4-H Livestock Show July 31 at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds. Youth from Pulaski and Alexander Counties will exhibit swine, sheep, beef, goats, and dairy categories. The show is…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Winnebago
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…

Glass jars filled with red tomato salsa, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and a red bell pepper.

Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes

County: Montgomery

Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…

"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 5

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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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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