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Woodford County 4-H Entomology Workshop

County: Woodford
Interested in learning more about insects and preparing your 4-H Entomology exhibit?
 
Join us for the Woodford County 4-H Entomology Workshop on January 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Woodford…

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Annie's Project

County: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, Schuyler
Farm women are decision makers. Strengthen your knowledge and confidence through Annie's Project.

Connect, learn, and build relationships with other women in agriculture during Annie's Project, a…

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Mix-it-up

Fun in the Kitchen
County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

An introduction to basic kitchen skills such as hand washing and food safety, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen tools to stir, whisk, and chop!

 

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Tazewell County 4-H Federation Meeting

County: Tazewell

Meetings are usually on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 PM at the Extension office. Federation is open to existing 4-H members ages 13 and above as of September 1. This club focuses on…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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Bridge Bust 2027

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane
13th 4-H BRIDGE BUST

Join us for the 13th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging program tests bridge-building prowess, and encourages math, engineering, design,…

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4-H Cooking 101

February Session
County: Ford

Calling all young chefs! Enter the world of food and cooking with 4-H Cooking 101!

This is a fun introduction to nutrition, meal planning and prepping, and kitchen safety for friends in…

Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea)

A Primer for Understanding Grasses and Sedges

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter
County: Lake

Native grasses and sedges are foundational pillars that anchor resilient landscapes, stabilize soils, and sustain local wildlife. While grasses and sedges have many similarities, there are also…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Montgomery
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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CDL and Forklift Simulators at Lake Land College

County: Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby
Youth ages 10–18 are invited to explore careers and hands‑on STEM activities in a fun, engaging environment! Participants will have the opportunity to take turns trying out a CDL driving simulator or…

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