AG Day at CAL
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Horticulture and Agriculture Youth Program at McHenry County College
Join us for an exciting day of hands-on learning activities at the Center for Agrarian Learning (CAL) at McHenry County College! Middle schoolers entering grades 6-9 (4-H age 10-13 as of September 1, 2023) are invited to participate.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, June 12
- Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Center for Agrarian Learning (CAL), McHenry County College
- Fee: $15 includes lunch (Register by June 2 to receive CAL swag)
- Limited to 24 youth who must be 4-H members.
Activities Include:
- MCC Student Farm Tour
- Sessions led by MCC instructors
- Farm Tool Demonstrations
- Greenhouse Plant Propagation – Take home your very own succulent plant!
- Hands-on Floral Design Workshop
- Soil Testing Samples
- Culinary Demonstration
- Lunch Provided
- Session on Careers in Agriculture
- Tour of McHenry County College - time permitting.
What You Need to Know:
- Check-in begins at 8:45 am at the MCC Student Farm.
- Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes for walking.
- Dress appropriately for the weather (we’ll be outside).
- Apply sunscreen or bring your own.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of horticulture and agriculture!
Contact Michele Aavang for questions at maavang@illinois.edu or 217-865-8059.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend, call the registration office at (815) 338-3737 .