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Earth Festival

Earth Festival

Earth Festival is a STEM program field day held annually for fifth grade students in Gage, Jefferson and Saline counties at Camp Jefferson south of Fairbury. The program helps youth understand the importance and management of our natural resources. The event was held over three days and reached 468 students through hands-on educational sessions and activities.

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Camp Renegade

Camp Renegade was held in June for youth ages 8-11 from area counties. Participants got to experience hands-on outdoor activities such as canoeing, shooting sports, swimming and proper casting to fish along with many other educational sessions. 

 

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