PONTIAC, Ill. — The Livingston County Butterfly Festival will be 9 a.m. to noon June 1 at Humiston-Riverside Park, 400 W. Water St., Pontiac.

Participants will learn about butterflies, visit with local organizations and participate in activities in this free outdoor educational event for all ages.

For more information, call the Extension office at 815-842-1776.

Great Tomatoes

FARMER CITY, Ill. — Growing Great Tomatoes will be the topic of the Sharpen and Grow Garden Workshop Series, 6 to 7 p.m. May 28 at Outreach, 701 E. Clinton Ave., Farmer City.

Learn best practices for growing great tomatoes. The program also will cover common diseases, insects and disorders in tomatoes as well as their management.

Immune System

PRINCETON, Ill. — The program Build a Healthy Immune System will be 2:30 to 3 p.m. May 28 at the Bureau County Senior Center, 16 W. Marion St., Princeton.

Learn the steps you can take to build a strong immune system, try a sample of tumeric latte and take home resources.

STEM Camp

NORMAL, Ill. — The Unity Summer Enrichment Camp will be 10 a.m. to noon May 28 to May 31 at Unity Community Center. 632 Orlando Ave., Normal.

The STEM Academy with the Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology will explore concepts of science, technology, engineering and math with multiple hands-on activities.

Students entering grades sixth through eighth can register for this free event by visiting https://tinyurl.com/2wtm8e43.

Walking Club

FREEPORT, Ill. — Health Benefits of Friendship will be the topic of the Heart and Sole walking club, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May 29 at Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport.

Participants will walk for at least 20 minutes. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mszc3ufr.

4-H Camp

JASONVILLE, Ind. — Boating, swimming, crafts and games will be among the activities at 4-H Camp, May 30-June 1 at Shakamak State Park, 6265 IN-48, Jasonville. This year’s camp theme will be the Wizarding World of 4-H as participants explore the magic of nature.

4-H’ers who are currently in grades third through sixth are eligible to attend. Cost is $125. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4jszkvdm.

Visual Arts

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The 4-H School’s Out For Summer Visual Arts Workshop will be 9 to 11 a.m. May 30 at the Pike County Farm Bureau Auditorium, 1301 E. Washington St., Pittsfield.

The workshop will include three hands-on projects:

• Light Up the Room — Craft a denim and burlap light garland.

• Show Your Colors — Create patriotic decor with rustic, wooden blocks.

• Sweet and Salty Snacks — Make and munch on patriotic pretzel rods.

Cost is $15. Register at https://tinyurl.com/55ud39bd.

Canning Workshop

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop will be noon to 5 p.m. ET May 30 at Unity Garden, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend.

The $30 cost includes lecture, resources, hands-on practice and take-home product.

Air Bee n’ Bee

INDIANAPOLIS — Join Marion County 4-H for the Air Bee n’ Bee creative open house from 2 to 6 p.m. ET May 30 at 4-H INDY Studio in Discovery Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis.

Participants in grades third through 12th will learn more about pollinators, create a bee hotel, bat house and butterfly puddler.

Cost is $5. Register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/yzhmwf5d.

Wellness Walk

HUDSON, Ill. — A wellness walk will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 30 at Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson.

Participants will meet at the Osage Shelter and take a guided walk to explore the experiences that nature provides.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/s7f9t82e.

Help Desk

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — The Master Gardener Help Desk will be open 9 to 11 a.m. May 30 at the Christian County Extension office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville.

Bring your gardening questions, photos and samples. Samples should be enclosed in a plastic bag or container and should be fresh to obtain a good diagnosis.

For more information, call 217-287-7246.

Cookie Decorating

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Cookie Decoration Workshop for youths ages 8 to 18 will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 31 at the Extension Auditorium, 801 N. Country Fair Drive, Champaign.

Cheralee Volken, Bond County 4-H Youth Development Program coordinator, will teach participants frosting techniques and how to turn cookies into edible art.

Cost is $5. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2ms5jt.

Can that Jam

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — The program Let’s Make Blueberry Jam will be 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 31 at the Christian County Extension office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville.

Participants in fourth through 12th grade will learn how to make blueberry spice jam using pectin and safely preserving it through water bath canning. Each participant will take home a jar of homemade blueberry spice jam and receive other recipes.

Cost is $5. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdwehkn7.

Gardens in Bloom

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The St. Clair County Garden Tour will be from 4 to 8 p.m. May 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1 at seven private gardens in St. Clair County.

The self-guided tour allows guests to explore gardens at their own pace. Addresses will be listed on purchased tickets, which grant access to all participating gardens on both days of the tour.

For ticket information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2u8xpt3m or call 618-939-3434.

Sheep Show

SALEM, Ind. — The Washington County Sheep Association and Washington County Fair Board are hosting an Open Sheep Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET June 1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion, 118 Fair St., Salem.

Classes will include market lambs, breeding ewes, rams and showmanship. Sheep may begin arriving at 8 a.m.. Weigh-in will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m., and the show will start at 12:30 p.m. with showmanship classes.

The Sheep Association will sell lamb concessions along with chips and drinks beginning at 11 a.m. Cinnamon rolls and drinks will available for breakfast.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhbyt8r.

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