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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Christian
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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Backyard Composting for Gardeners

County: Woodford

Compost is more than the smelly scraps from the dinner table. Join Illinois Extension Master Gardeners to uncover why composting is important & discuss its benefits. From backyard basics to…

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Circuit Explorers Electricity (Snap Circuits) Workshop

County: Washington

Get ready to light up your imagination! Join us on June 9 from 1–3:30 PM at the Washington County Extension Education Center for our Circuit Explorers workshop, where youth ages 8–13 (as of 9/1/25…

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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead

County: Jackson

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…

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5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…

Diabetes Support Group at Danville Public Library

Diabetes Support Group

June Session
County: Vermilion

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

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Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows

County: Williamson

Where Wellness Grows is an engaging program designed to help participants become rooted in wellness through gardening and time spent in nature. Where Wellness Grows encourages connection with…

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Farm Safety Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.  
Safety activities offered will be: 
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Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County

County: McLean
Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. 

University of Illinois Extension offers the Food Protection…

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Cultivating Knowledge in Ag

Summer Ag Academy for Teachers

University of Illinois Extension, Hancock County Farm Bureau, and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District present...

Cultivating Knowledge in Agriculture | Agriculture Academy for…

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