Football Virtual Field Trip

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! Sign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips

Ag Science Grant Application Deadline

From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! Apply 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! Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021 Click here to

Chick It Out Registration Deadline

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! Teachers 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. Incubators, egg turners, candlers and

Embryology Teacher Workshop

McLean County Extension Office 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, United States

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. Learn more about Chick It Out & register here. Registration deadline is March 19. Teachers can earn 2 hours of professional development credit at the Embryology Teacher Workshop March 30th from

Earth Day Virtual Field Trip

In Agriculture, everyday is Earth Day. Join Nutrients for Life Foundation for a virtual field trip to farms in Kansas, Iowa & Virginia. Join at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. central time. Get details & register here