National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit

Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25! Each 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) 8 a.m. Feeding the World and Protecting the Environment (secondary) 9:30 a.m. Integrating Agriculture through STEM (secondary)

Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip

Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Braeutigam Apple Orchard in St. Clair County. Your class can watch live or watch the recording later. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Chick It Out Registration Deadline

McLean County Extension STEAM in the Classroom is offering a Fall 2020 "Chick It Out" Embryology Program for McLean County Schools! Registration is free and includes: Embryology curriculum 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the University of Illinois campus Chick feed for the first few days after hatch Incubators, egg turners, candlers & more are available for check-out. Registration deadline:

Virtual Field Trip: Pumpkin Farm

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. Your class can watch live or watch the recording later. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

Illinois Family Reading Night

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. Pumpkins Books: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons Snacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds More Pumpkin Activities Dairy Books: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons Snack: Ice Cream in