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Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training November

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You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…

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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: December Challenge

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Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…

Soap Making for the Homestead

County: Jackson

Homesteading encompasses so many different skills. One we are going to explore is soap making using the cold process method. Soap is made with a few simple ingredients that you can find in your…

Wreath Making Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac, Alexander

Learn tips and tricks of how to use fresh cut greenery to make a holiday wreath with Anne Townsend and Erin Garrett from Illinois Extension. Participants will create their own wreath to take home…

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4-H Family Winter Break Building Bricks Contest

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Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at…

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

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You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

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4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

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The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify livestock breeds and evaluate traits that improve local herds. The annual contest is held on the…

State 4-H Robotics Competition

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Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026 with more info to come!

It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an…

State 4-H eSports Competition

Save the date!Get ready to game, Illinois 4-H! We’re excited to hold the 2026 eSports Competition May 3, 2026 - more info to come! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this high-energy,…
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