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OpenSciEd Middle School Launch | Cook County

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

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

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Oregon

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads participants through interactive activities…

A pygmy goat.

Franklin County 4-H Sheep and Goat Shows

2024 Fair Season
County: Franklin

On July 15, Franklin County will host several sheep and goat shows at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (near Rend Lake College). The schedule includes:

Sheep Show - 8:30 a.m. Dairy Goat Show…
A pig in a field.

Franklin County 4-H Swine Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Swine Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (near Rend Lake College) on July 15 at 6 p.m. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled…

A field of fresh flowers.

Cut Flower Farm and Market

Summer Twilight Series
County: Wayne
Seasonal flowers for all occasions.

Blessed Blooms is a cut flower farm providing fresh, locally grown flowers for events and everyday enjoyment. Middle school principal by day and a flower…

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Youth Cooking School Food Challenge 2024

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe
Calling all young chefs aged 11-15! Ready to sharpen your culinary skills? 

The Food Challenge is for experienced chefs that have attended youth cooking school in the past. Youth will be given…

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

Waterloo Afternoon Session
County: Monroe
Calling all young chefs aged 11-15! Ready to sharpen your culinary skills? 

The Food Challenge is for experienced chefs that have attended youth cooking school in the past. Youth will be given…

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Menard 4-H Livestock Shows

County: Menard

Menard 4-H members enrolled in livestock will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows.  Details for exhibitors are available in the county Show Book at…

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Green Connections - Native American Use of Plants in Illinois

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners invite the public to join them for the educational program during their quarterly volunteer meeting.

Retired Director of the Illinois Museum-Dickson…

A cow and calf pair.

Franklin County 4-H Beef Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Beef Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (near Rend Lake College) on July 16 at 9 a.m. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled…

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