Events

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

Hands applying decoupage

4-H Decoupage Workshop

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union, Alexander

4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on workshop at Vienna High School on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to use the…

invasive species removal volunteers

Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

Workers in a factory

Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.

Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…

State 4-H: The Art of Coping

Registration is open!

As the school year ramps up and finals approach, this FREE 4-H virtual workshop gives youth a chance to pause, reset, and build practical stress management skills. Through…

paper shooting target

AJMPU 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibition

County: Johnson, Massac, Union, Pulaski, Alexander

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…

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…

A brain holding a barbell with "Head Strong."

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking

County: Williamson

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…

youth looking at livestock and writing on a clipboard

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.,…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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