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Energy and Our Environment

County: McLean

Jump into summer with Illinois Extension to learn about Energy & Our Environment!  

This three-part summer program runs on June 4, June 11, and June 18 from 9:00 am to Noon at…

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Gardening for Native Bees Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Help your garden and the bees, too!

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields, and increased pollination leads to better fruit set and larger, more plentiful…

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Empowered to Make a Change: An Introduction to Weight Management (Crawford County)

County: Crawford

Overweight and obesity is a prevalent health concern in the United States, affecting upwards of 73.5% of U.S. residents in 2017-2018. Rural areas are especially impacted with the prevalence of…

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Kids in the Kitchen

Nutrition and Wellness

Build your cooking skills by learning how to read a recipe.

Sharpen those kitchen skills, learn something new, and make a snack by following a recipe.

4-H Youth ages 8 to 14 years…

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Certified Food Protection Manager | K-12

County: Effingham

This course is only for K-12 school foodservice professionals.

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served. University of…

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Sourdough Bread: 101 | McLean County

County: McLean
In this hands-on class, you'll uncover the secrets behind turning simple ingredients—flour, water, and salt — into flavorful, crusty loaves, with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria!

Led by…

Midstate Marksmen Air Rifle Final Shoot Competitions

2024 DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H Shooting Sports Final Shoot Competitions

Midstate Marksmen Air Rifle Final Shoot Competition

Come support local 4-H shooting sports members as they take on friendly competition within their clubs.

June 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Cisco Center

 

Midstate Marksmen Air Rifle…

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Preserve the Season

County: LaSalle

Discover how to safely preserve fresh produce.  Learn about canning, drying and freezing.  See equipment on display and take home resources.  Make freezer jam together and taste a…

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K-12 Food Sanitation Manager Training

County: Effingham

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses,…

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Cloverbud Outdoor Safari | Whiteside County 4-H

County: Whiteside

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Embark on an exciting outdoor adventure with Illinois Extension's Cloverbud Outdoor Safari! Designed for young explorers ages 5-7, this two-day program offers a blend of…

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