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Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Goose Creek District Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Goose Creek District Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

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Henderson County 4-H Barbeque

County: Henderson

The Henderson County 4‑H Barbeque is your chance to enjoy a delicious, home‑cooked meal while supporting the incredible youth who make 4‑H strong. Join us for great food, community spirit, and an…

Pork chops are sizzling on a charcoal grill.

Henderson County 4-H Barbeque

County: Henderson

The Henderson County 4‑H Barbeque brings the community together for an evening of great food and even greater purpose. Join us in supporting local 4‑H youth while enjoying a delicious, home‑cooked…

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Trash Blast - Dutchman Lake

County: Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, Massac, Union

Join us at Dutchman Lake on June 5 for the June Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…

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Agriculture Drone Education Day

Drones have rapidly become a powerful tool in modern farming practices.

The use of drones in agriculture has steadily gained traction, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as…

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Let's Make Salsa

County: Jersey

Love salsa? Come learn how to make the most out of your summer produce by making fresh salsa! This class is open to all ages and will involve hands-on practice making a variety of different salsas…

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Summer Clovers 4-H Club

Get a “Taste of 4-H”
County: McHenry

Do your kids need something positive, fun, and engaging this summer? 4-H staff, McHenry County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom teachers, and 4-H Ambassadors are offering a summer 4-H club…

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Conservation Tours

Barrie McVey Tree Farm Tour & Picnic
County: McDonough
From forest management to selective logging.

Jack Wohlstadter purchased the first 80 acres of the farm in 1992, and an additional 38 acres were added in 2001. The property has been a certified Tree…

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Nature Journaling: Field Sketching & Close Observation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Facilitator: Peggy West

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, June 7

Location:  Quail Meadow Pavilion:  W Fussner Rd, Brimfield, IL

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Accessible Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming hike at Nell’s Woodland designed to make nature enjoyable for everyone. We’ll explore flat, well-maintained trails at an easy pace, with bathrooms available on…

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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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