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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
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SUMMARY:Summer Teacher Workshop: Agriculture STEMing the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 4-7 for our 2019 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! \n\n4 Days of field trips\, tours & hands on lesson ideas\nGeared for pre-K to grade 12 educators\nEarn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours)\, plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (additional fee)\nLearn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards\nTake home lesson ideas\, materials & grant opportunities for use in your classroom next year!\n\nCost is $95 for the workshop. Tuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200. \nClick here to register. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/summer-teacher-workshop-agriculture-steming-the-next-generation/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190914T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190914T110000
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SUMMARY:IAA Foundation 5K Grow & Go
DESCRIPTION:The IAA Foundation is hosting the 9th Annual 5K Grow & Go and Kids Race to benefit Ilinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) on September 14! \n7:30 a.m. Registration \n8:30 a.m. Kids Race for ages 10 & under. Participants receive an award\, t-shirt\, goodie bag\, milk\, hot-breakfast plus fun games 7 learning activities! \n9 a.m. 5K Race & 1 mile walk \nNot a runner but want to support your friends and family? Sign up for the open house &  enjoy our hot breakfast\, learning activities & awards ceremony. \nSign up at www.iaafoundation.org! \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/iaa-foundation-5k-grow-go/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190923T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
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SUMMARY:Get A Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get resources for your classroom from Ag in the Classroom! Attend this workshop for ideas & assistance in apply for an Illinois Ag in the Classroom book grant ($250) or project grant ($300) or a McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Science Grant! \nDate: September 23 \nFrom: 3 – 6 p.m. \nLocation: Evergreen FS 402 N Hershey Rd Bloomington\, IL \n2 PDCHs (professional development clock hours) \nCost: $10 – All participants will receive a $10 giftcard for completing the workshop! \nLearn About Grant Opportunities: \n\nBook Grants\nProject Grants\nAg Science Grants\n\nRegister for the Workshop \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/get-a-grant-workshop/
LOCATION:Evergreen FS\, 402 N Hershey Road\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
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SUMMARY:IL AITC Teacher Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to apply for Illinois Ag in the Classroom Book grants or project grants \nBook Grants (up to $250) to purchase ag related books for your classroom \nApply here \nProject Grants (up to $300) to purchase materials for ag-related projects \nApply here \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/il-aitc-teacher-grant-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191023T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20191023T204610Z
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SUMMARY:George E. Holder Ag Awareness Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1\,000 by implementing a gardening project that services either the community\, school or students. \nApplications are accepted January 21-February 28 \nApply here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/george-e-holder-ag-awareness-grant-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20191023T154658Z
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SUMMARY:John Maitland Awareness Grant
DESCRIPTION:McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1\,000 to incorporating agriculture in the classroom. \nApplications are accepted October 7-November 25. \nApply here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/john-maitland-awareness-grant/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200124T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20191023T154148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T212753Z
UID:1833-1579885200-1579885200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Soil\, genetics\, animal science\, engineering\, technology – the possibilities are almost endless! \nApply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! \nNeed ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! \nClick here to apply. \nApplication deadline: January 24\, 2020 \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/ag-science-grant-application-deadline-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200313T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T215421Z
UID:1884-1584921600-1585526399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:National Ag Week: March 23 - 28
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate all things agriculture for National Ag Week March 23-29\, 2020! \nCheck out these ideas for ways to celebrate all week long: \n\nMonday: Thank A Farmer\n\nIf you know a farmer\, send them a thank you card or draw a picture\nOr share a picture on social media with #ThankAFarmer and #AgWeek20\n\n\nTuesday: National Ag Day\n\nList 5 ways agriculture touches your life everyday or draw a picture to show it\nShare it on social media with #AgDay20\n\n\nWednesday: Read an Ag Book\n\nCheck out a book from your local library or read one you have at home Check out this list for suggested books\n\n\nThursday: Food Comes from Farms\n\nDo you have milk\, cheese or other dairy products in your fridge? Find out where they came from here: whereismymilkfrom.com/\nFind out what America’s Farmers Grow\n\n\nFriday: Follow a Farmer\n\nMeet an Illinois Farmer here\nCheck out these fun Farmer Music Parody Videos\n\n\n\nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/national-ag-week-march-23-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200312T152928Z
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SUMMARY:National Ag Day
DESCRIPTION:Do you know where your food comes from? Most of it starts on an American farm! The U.S. is the world’s top food exporter. Home and abroad – our food brings everyone to the table. Visit agday.org to learn more for National Ag Day. \n#AgDay20 \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/national-ag-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200423
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200417T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T223743Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2020 is Earth Day! And 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the event! \n\nEarth Day Scavenger Hunt\nEarth Day Bingo\n\nCheck out our Earth Day page for more ways to learn & celebrate! \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/earth-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T211045Z
UID:2109-1591088400-1591092000@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Overview of IL AITC
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “View From the Cab: An Overview of Illinois Ag in the Classroom.” \nLearn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T201348Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Legen-dairy
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “Legen-dairy Lessons about Milk and Moo-re.” \nLearn all about the free dairy-related resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune9/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T201537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T201616Z
UID:2113-1592298000-1592301600@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: STEM & Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “STEM and Leaves: Innovative STEM Lessons with an Ag Connection.” \nLearn all about the free STEM resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-stem-leaves/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T212115Z
UID:2115-1592985600-1592989200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Scrambled States
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 8 – 9 a.m. for “Scrambled States of America: Ag-Themed Books for Every State” \nLearn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune24/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T214933Z
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UID:2118-1592985600-1593016200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25! \nEach workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time) \n\n8 a.m. Scrambled States of America (elementary)\n9:30 a.m. Cattle\, Pigs\, and Turkeys – Oh My! (all grades)\n11 a.m. Hands-On\, Problem-Based Learning Where Students Explore and Create (all grades)\n12:30 p.m. Driving STEM – Super Soybean Car (all grades)\n2 p.m. Hydroponics in Classrooms: Inexpensive Projects and Curriculum for Indoor Gardening (elementary)\n3:30 p.m. Bringing the Farm to the Classroom through Virtual Farm Trips (all grades)\n\nClick here for complete descriptions & presenter bios. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/naitcsummit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200529T215306Z
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UID:2120-1593072000-1593102600@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25! \nEach workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time) \n\n8 a.m. Feeding the World and Protecting the Environment (secondary)\n9:30 a.m. Integrating Agriculture through STEM (secondary)\n11 a.m. Virtual Field Trip: Discover the Cows\, Community and Journey of Dairy in Your Classroom (all grades)\n12:30 p.m. Journey 2050: Engaging Students in World Food Sustainability (secondary)\n2 p.m.  Climate Change\, Carbon Hoofprints\, and Bananas in Our Breadbasket? (secondary)\n3:30 p.m. I Have a Plan! Developing Project-based Learning Plans for Agricultural Literacy (all grades)\n\nClick here for complete descriptions & presenter bios. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/naitcvirtualsummit2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200903T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200903T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200826T193349Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Braeutigam Apple Orchard in St. Clair County. \nYour class can watch live or watch the recording later. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200813T203213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T203213Z
UID:2164-1600992000-1601078399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Chick It Out Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Extension STEAM in the Classroom is offering a Fall 2020 “Chick It Out” Embryology Program for McLean County Schools! \nRegistration is free and includes: \n\nEmbryology curriculum\n1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the University of Illinois campus\nChick feed for the first few days after hatch\n\nIncubators\, egg turners\, candlers & more are available for check-out. \nRegistration deadline: Sept. 25 \nEgg pick-up: Monday\, October 5th\, from 1 – 5 p.m.\nChick drop-off: Thursday\, October 29th\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Extension office is closed 11:30 – 12:30) \nGet more info & register here. \nCheck out more poultry activities on our Poultry Page: www.mcleanaitc.org/poultry  \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/chick-it-out-registration-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201001T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20200908T194041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T194042Z
UID:2223-1601557200-1601560800@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Field Trip: Pumpkin Farm
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm near Minooka\, IL Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. \nYour class can watch live or watch the recording later. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-field-trip-pumpkin-farm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20201113T194533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T194533Z
UID:2270-1605744000-1605830399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Family Reading Night
DESCRIPTION:Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities. \nPumpkins \n\nBooks: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons\nSnacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds\nMore Pumpkin Activities\n\nDairy \n\nBooks: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons\nSnack: Ice Cream in a Bag\nRead a-louds: Tales of the Dairy Godmother by Viola Butler\nMore Dairy Activities\n\nWheat \n\nBooks: Everybody Bakes Bread by Norah Dooley\nSnack: Bread in a Bag\nMore Wheat Activities\n\nPopcorn \n\nBooks: The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola\nSnack: Microwave Caramel Popcorn\nActivities: Popcorn Bookmark\n\nFarm to Table: \n\nRead-a-loud: Right this Very Minute by Lisl H. Detlefsen\nSnack: Trail Mix\nActivities: Start to Finish Matching\n\nApples: \n\nBooks: Apples by Gail Gibbons\nSnack: Apple Smiles\nMore Apple Activities\n\nFind more Family Reading Night Party Ideas here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/illinois-family-reading-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210111T215821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T215821Z
UID:2395-1610629200-1610632800@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Midwest Dairy on our virtual farm field trip this Thursday\, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. We’re excited to livestream the entire trip from Lenkaitis Holsteins! Sign up to learn how to join on Zoom and YouTube Live. https://iaitc.co/dairytrip \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/dairy-farm-virtual-field-trip/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210120T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20201223T204323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T204323Z
UID:2360-1611145800-1611149400@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Football Virtual Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for this special virtual field trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! We will learn all about the various connections between sports and agriculture\, and we’ll learn the history behind some special sports artifacts! \nSign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/football-virtual-field-trip/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20201222T202329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T202329Z
UID:2314-1612137600-1612223999@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! \nApply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! \nNeed ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! \nApplication deadline is Feb. 1\, 2021 \nClick here to apply. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/ag-science-grant-application-deadline-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210319T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210119T224425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T224425Z
UID:2420-1616171400-1616171400@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Chick It Out Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Chick It Out! University of IL Extension offers a great hands-on learning opportunity for McLean County\, IL students with the Chick It Out Spring 2021 Hatch! \nTeachers can register to receive 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the U of IL campus\,  research-based embryology curriculum & all the supplies needed for a successful learning experience. \nIncubators\, egg turners\, candlers and more can be checked out from the Extension office. \n\nRegistration: Tuesday\, January 5 – Friday\, March 19\nEmbryology Teacher Workshop: Tuesday\, March 30th\, 4 – 5:30 p.m. (For workshop registration\, click here)\nEarly Equipment pick-up (optional): Tuesday\, March 30th\, 12:30-5:30 p.m.\nEgg pick-up: Tuesday\, April 6\, from 12:30 – 5 p.m.\nChick drop-off: Friday\, April 30th\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (The office is closed 11:30 – 12:30)\n\n**Equipment/egg pick-up and equipment/chick drop-off is at the McLean County Extension Office located at 1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington\, IL 61705)** \nClick here to register for the Spring 2021 “Chick It Out” program. Registration deadline is Friday\, March 19\, 2021. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/chick-it-out-registration-deadline-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210119T223623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T223623Z
UID:2415-1617120000-1617125400@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Embryology Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Chick it Out is BACK for Spring 2021! Hatch chicks in your classroom with free embryology curriculum & resources provided by University of IL Extension STEAM in the Classroom. \nLearn more about Chick It Out & register here. Registration deadline is March 19. \nTeachers can earn 2 hours of professional development credit at the Embryology Teacher Workshop March 30th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the U of I Extension – McLean County office at 1615 Commerce Parkway\, Bloomington. Click here for Workshop Registration \nIf you have any questions about this program\, contact the McLean County Extension Office at 309-663-8306. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/embryology-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:McLean County Extension Office\, 1615 Commerce Parkway\, Bloomington\, 61704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210416T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T214922Z
UID:2458-1619085600-1619089200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Virtual Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:In Agriculture\, everyday is Earth Day. Join Nutrients for Life Foundation for a virtual field trip to farms in Kansas\, Iowa & Virginia. \nJoin at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. central time. \nGet details & register here \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/earth-day-virtual-field-trip/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210503T180745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T212416Z
UID:2467-1623110400-1623455999@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Summer AITC Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 8-11 for our 2021 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! \n\n4 Days of field trips\, tours & hands on lesson ideas\nGeared for pre-K to grade 12 educators\nEarn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours)\, plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (optional/additional fee)\nLearn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards\nTake home lesson ideas\, materials & grant opportunities for use in your classroom next year!\n\nCost is $50 for the workshop. \nTuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200 \n(Course #REAL 694 R Agriscience Educator Institute) \nInstructors: Bridget Caldwell\, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley\, University of Illinois Extension \nPlease note: \n\nTeachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations\, you can arrange your own carpool if desired\nMasks & social distancing measures may be in place as per health department guidelines\n\nRegistration deadline May 28\, 2021 \nClick here to register \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/summer-aitc-teacher-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210521T164949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T200145Z
UID:2492-1623142800-1623146400@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Natural Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Natural Resources. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 8 and Tuesday\, June 15. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 15. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-natural-resources/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210521T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T165311Z
UID:2498-1624352400-1624356000@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Livestock
DESCRIPTION:Cows & pigs & poultry – oh my! Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Livestock. Sessions are at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 22 and Tuesday\, June 29. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 29. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-livestock/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210706T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165332
CREATED:20210521T165730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T170253Z
UID:2500-1625562000-1625565600@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Row Crops
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our top crops in Illinois – row crops like corn & soybeans with two one hour virtual sessions. These FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, July 6 and Tuesday\, July 13. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 13. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn
URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-row-crops/
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