• 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