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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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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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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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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…

Pork chops are sizzling on a charcoal grill.

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…

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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…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Kane County Idea Garden | St. Charles
County: Kane
Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden TourSaturday, June 6 | 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Come see garden ideas in person, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained…

New Date: State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is re-open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-…

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

County: Johnson
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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Cyanotype Workshop

County: LaSalle

Participants will enjoy a scenic walk along the trails at Nell’s Woodland, collecting leaves and plants to create their own cyanotype prints. This hands-on workshop explores cyanotype—the earliest…

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