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Learn to Can: Jellies and Jam

County: McLean
Learn to Can: Jellies and Jam is the perfect class for either first-time canners or for canning veterans looking to brush up on their skills.

This class will offer plenty of hands-on experience…

Midstate Marksmen Shotgun Final Shoot Competition

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

Midstate Marksmen Shotgun Final Shoot Competition

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

June 8 | 1:00 p.m. | Lake Fork Sportsman’s Club

Midstate Marksmen Shotgun…

A rabbit in grass.

Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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June Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature and meet new people? Join our Nature Wellness Walks to discover the beauty of Cook County's forest preserves as well as be guided through slow,…

Lead Heads Shotgun Classes

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

Lead Heads Shotgun Classes

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

June 9 | 1:00 p.m. | DeWitt County Shooting Range

Lead Heads Shotgun Classes…

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Roaring campfire.
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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session II

Registration opens in late January/early February!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting…

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A chefs hat, spatula, and book graphic on an orange background.
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Youth Cooking School 2024

Hecker Afternoon Session
County: Monroe
Calling all young chefs aged 9-14! Ready to sharpen your culinary skills? 

Join us to:

Learn basic cooking skills Master kitchen and food safety Discover nutrition tips Prepare tasty…
Animals in the Serengeti, electric transmission towers, coastal structures and ocean waves
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OpenSciEd High School Launch | Cook County

Teacher professional learning focused on high quality instructional materials
County: Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake

Are you ready to implement high-quality NGSS materials in your high school science classroom?
Nationally certified facilitators from the University of Illinois Extension STEM Team are…

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The SIUE Gardens
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Outdoor Adventures Camp

SIUE Gardens
County: Madison

Join us for an exhilarating Outdoor Adventures Camp, presented by the University of Illinois Extension in collaboration with Madison County Caree! Designed for youth entering 4th through 6th grade…

two hands digging in rows of plants

Green Thumbs Adventures

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Green Thumbs Adventure: 4-H Gardening & Nature Camp
This exciting journey for nature enthusiasts and budding gardeners invites youth ages 8-18 to dive into the wonders of the natural…

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