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Fields to Flight

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Calling all future pilots and farm innovators!

Hands-on Drone Adventure

Led by Kaskaskia College’s expert drone instructor, kids will:  Learn the basics of drones and how they’re…

Glass mason jars filled with various preserved vegetables, arranged in two stacked rows against a white wooden background.

Canning with Confidence

County: Macoupin
Curious about home canning but not sure where to begin? Join Extension for a beginner-friendly class that takes the guesswork out of preserving food at home. Learn the basics of pressure canning,…

Tomatoes plants in a garden.

Golden Hour Gardening: Pizza in a Pot

County: Williamson
Have you ever wished you could grow your own pizza ingredients right in your backyard? Now you can with Pizza in a Pot, part of the Golden Hour Gardening Series! Join 4‑H Educator Toni Kay Wright for…
raised bed garden

Garden Planning Workshop

LaSalle Public Library
County: LaSalle

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

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Eat and Educate - Cooking for 1 or 2

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Get inspired and learn tips and tricks to prepare easy, healthy, and delicious dishes without waste or hassle. Learn simple recipes, smart shopping tips, and meal-planning strategies that make…

Ripe tomatoes next to dehydrated tomatoes

Yes, You Can! Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

County: JoDaviess
Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to lighten…
flowers

Giving the Gift of Flowers

County: Bond, Clinton, Marion

What makes you smile more than a bouquet of fresh flowers? A recent study found that flowers positively affect our emotional health and well-being. Flowers increase happiness, help foster intimate…

Pressure canner sitting on stovetop

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: JoDaviess
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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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

library with petting zoo and trees

Rural Roots Family Fun Day

County: Stark

Rural Roots Family Fun Day at the Wyoming Public Library on Thurs, May 28, from 10–11:30 AM
Bring the whole family for a FREE day of learning and fun as we celebrate our agricultural heritage…

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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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