Events

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Managing Highland Cows

Edmison Acres takes pride in raising high‑quality Highland and other Highland‑cross cattle. What started with three small heifers in 2020 has quickly evolved…

Dragonfly Identification Walk

Join Master Naturalists Pat Dunbar and Mary McCarthy for a relaxed and engaging nature walk focused on spotting and identifying dragonflies at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Whether…

Bee the Change: A Pollinator Field Tour with Master Gardener Anne Hale

Explore the important role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems and productive landscapes during this guided tour of a pollinator habitat. This program will walk participants through the how and…

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Sycamore

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

Youth Cooking School Junior Chef Edition

Calling all young chefs ages 5-8! The Junior Chef Edition of Youth Cooking School is designed especially for younger participants who are ready to begin exploring the kitchen.

During this…

Youth Cooking School Junior Chef Edition

Calling all young chefs ages 5-8! The Junior Chef Edition of Youth Cooking School is designed especially for younger participants who are ready to begin exploring the kitchen.

During this…

Growing Ginger and Turmeric

Pink Tiger Farm began five years ago when owners Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams left their busy Chicago careers to pursue a shared dream…

2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…