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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210120T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210120T133000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T173000
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CREATED:20210119T223623Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T110000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260406T224215
CREATED:20210503T180745Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210706T100000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210720T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T224215
CREATED:20210521T170223Z
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UID:2504-1626771600-1626775200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Specialty Crops
DESCRIPTION:Fruits\, veggies\, herbs & flowers – Illinois grows lots of specialty crops. \nJoin Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on specialty crops. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, July 20 and Tuesday\, July 27. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 27. 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-specialty-crops/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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UID:2583-1628157600-1628161200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Get a Grant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the IAITC 2020-21 Teacher Project Grants and Teacher Book Grants at this Virtual Get a Grant Workshop. \nThis one-hour session will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday\, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. \nGet tips to help make your grant applications stand out plus project & lesson ideas to pair with some of the book grant selections. \nClick here for Workshop Registration. \n2021 Teacher Book Grant Application – Up to $250 for select titles\, deadline October 15\, 2021 \n2021 Teacher Project Grant Application – Up to $300\, deadline October 15\, 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/virtual-get-a-grant-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
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CREATED:20210813T160348Z
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UID:2595-1629417600-1629503999@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant 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 Aug. 20\, 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-deadline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
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CREATED:20210813T170155Z
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UID:2597-1634256000-1634342399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:IL Ag in the Classroom Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom has two grant opportunities for teachers. IL classroom teachers can apply for $250 book grants or $300 project grants. \nApplications due October 15. Click to learn more about book grants and project grants. \nApply for the book grant here and the project grant 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-ag-in-the-classroom-grant-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T160000
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CREATED:20210915T215801Z
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UID:2685-1635955200-1635958800@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Dairy and Pork
DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for their second professional development training of the 2021-22 school year. In the After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge)\, participants will learn more about Dairy and Pork production in Illinois. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \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-dairy-and-pork/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T160000
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CREATED:20211109T155846Z
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UID:2748-1637164800-1637168400@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: IL History
DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar\, participants will learn more about Illinois History and connections to Ag. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \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-il-history/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
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CREATED:20211110T170539Z
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UID:2757-1637280000-1637366399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Maitland Ag Awareness Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1\,000 to incorporate agriculture in their classroom. \nApplications are accepted October 4 – November 19\, 2021. \nSince 2002\, University of Illinois Extension and the family of retired Illinois Senator John Maitland have sponsored this grant in his honor. \nClick here for details & 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/maitland-ag-awareness-grant-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T170000
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UID:2887-1651680000-1651683600@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar\, participants will learn more about Illinois’ top crops – corn & soybeans. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610
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UID:2885-1654473600-1654819199@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Summer AITC Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 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: Carrie Vogel\, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley\, University of Illinois Extension \nPlease note: Teachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations\, you can arrange your own carpool if desired \nRegistration deadline May 31\, 2022 \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-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220916T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221014T170000
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CREATED:20220916T152422Z
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UID:2945-1663315200-1665766800@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Grants Available From Illinois Ag in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:The deadline is approaching for two grant opportunities available from Illinois Ag in the Classroom. The first is a $250 Book Grant and the second is a $300 Project Grant. The application deadline for both grants is Friday\, October 14\, 2022. Winning teacher will be notified via email on or before November 11\, 2022. \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/grants-available-from-illinois-ag-in-the-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T224215
CREATED:20220914T142831Z
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UID:2922-1663689600-1663693200@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Future Scientists Program
DESCRIPTION:Free after-school program at the Normal Theater featuring Dr. Craig Wilson\, the Director of the USDA Future Scientists Program. This interactive presentation about the exciting world of science and agriculture is sure to inspire students to want to learn more about how science and agriculture intersect in amazing ways every day. \nThe presentation is free to attend\, but reservations are required. \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/usda-future-scientists-program/
LOCATION:Normal Theater\, 209 West North Street\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
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CREATED:20230123T224153Z
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UID:3180-1676419200-1676505599@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant 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! \nCheck out the kit list! \nApplication deadline is Feb. 15\, 2023. \nApply Now. \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-deadline-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260406T224215
CREATED:20230330T214917Z
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UID:3201-1685404800-1685750399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Summer AITC Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 30 – June 2 for for days of field trips\, hands-on activities & FREE STEM resources for your classroom at our 2023 Summer Ag in the Classroom Workshop! \nCost is $50/teacher & includes snacks\, some lunches & 30 PDCHs. \n2 Graduate Credit hours available through University of St. Francis (optional/additional $200 fee) \nCourse #REAL 694 Agriscience Educator Institute \nRegistration deadline May 15\, 2023 \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-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230624T123000
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UID:3225-1687593600-1687609800@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Ag History Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore McLean County’s agricultural roots with a morning bus tour lead by local ag historian\, Don Meyer\, Sat.\, June 24. Teachers can earn 4 PDCHs courtesy of University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woodford Unit. \nTour participants should meet at the McLean County Farm Bureau building at 8 a.m. and the trip will conclude at about 12:30 p.m. \nThe cost for McLean County Farm Bureau members is $25 per person and non-members is $35 per person. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be available at 7:45 a.m. Bottled water will be available on the bus. \nThe narrated tour will primarily be on the bus\, with one or two brief stops and minimal walking. \nThe tour will feature sites in southwestern McLean County in and around Stanford\, Danvers\, McLean and Funk’s Grove including: \n\nA tile factory site\nCracker Jack crib\nMoore’s Mill\nGhost Towns\nFunk’s Grove church & cemetery & much more!\n\nA minimum of 30 participants must be registered by June 15 for the tour to be held. \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/ag-history-bus-tour/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260406T224215
CREATED:20230919T220111Z
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UID:3266-1697328000-1697414399@www.mcleanaitc.org
SUMMARY:Maitland & Holder Grant Application Deadlines
DESCRIPTION:Check out 2 grant opportunities available through University of Illinois Extension McLean County: \nJohn Maitland Agriculture Awareness Grant – Up to $1\,000 for agriculture-related lesson resources & materials – Get details & apply \nGeorge E. Holder Agriculture Awareness Grant – UP to $1\,000 for garden related school projects – Get details & apply \nDeadline for both applications is Oct. 15\, 2023. \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/maitland-holder-grant-application-deadlines/
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