State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!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…
AJMPU 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibition
Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide shooting sports exhibition April 25. Competitions will…
Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
Registration is open!The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,…
Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking
Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong? Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and…
Opportunity Zones in Illinois
Recent Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation introduces rolling 10-year designations, stronger incentives for rural investment — including a 30% reduction in capital gains tax — stricter income…
Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026
Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Registration is open!Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…
Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow
Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…
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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament
Save the date!The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…
Plant Sale
University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a plant sale at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on May 2nd, 2026. The sale will be located under the pavilion near the administration…