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Saving the planet is child's play! Empower youth about climate change
“Save the Planet” was the repeated Earth Day slogan heard in every school for decades. We thought it made sense, yes, we should save the planet. But...
Youth financial literacy: Money messages from home
As most schools are in session, many kids are back to learning in a formal classroom setting. While financial literacy may be a piece of the standard...
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Real Colors training provides insights into how to work together more effectively for both youth and adults
Blue, green, gold, and orange represent more than just colors in the crayon box. In the Real Colors temperament program they signify distinct...
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Making family mealtimes happen
With many families in back-to-school busy mode, it can sometimes be difficult to enjoy having meals together. However, research shows that having...
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Ogle County 4-H Achievement Celebration winners
OREGON, Ill. - Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Sunday, November 17, in the Byron Civic Theatre.Top county honors went to 4-H teens Aylivia Danekas, Polo, and Nicholas Cassens, Byron. Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H...
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Ogle Jolly 4-H Club receive awards
OREGON, Ill. - The Ogle Jolly 4-H Club met on November 18 for their monthly meeting.  The Cloverbuds, youth ages 5-7, made pumpkin pie in a bag. 4-H members reflected on their Veterans Day visit to Double O Saloon in Monroe Center to thank veterans and give them cards.  Members...
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Ogle Jolly 4-H Club learns how to stay healthy
OREGON, Ill. - The Ogle Jolly 4-H Club met on October 21. A local pediatrician came to speak to the club members about ways to stay healthy.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school-aged children sleep 9-12 hours a night; children ages 13-18 should get 8-10 hours of sleep...
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School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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