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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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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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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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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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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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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/
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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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SUMMARY:IL AITC Book & Project Grant Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:IL Ag in the Classroom Book grants are for up to $250 to purchase select titles for your classroom: Get details \nIL Ag in the Classroom Project grants are for up to $300 to implement ag-related lessons in your classroom. Get details  \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-book-project-grant-application-deadline/
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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! \nCheck out the grant guidelines & suggested kits! \nApplication deadline is Oct. 31\, 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/fall23agsciencegrants/
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