4-H Youth Development Programs & Events
- Sept 15 | 4-H Creative Makers: Apple Edition (Okawville Farmers Market, Okawville)
- Sept 28 | Pumpkins and Petals (Marion County Extension Office, Salem)
- Sept 29 - Oct 27 | Junior Master Naturalists (Patriot's Park, Greenville)
- Oct 12 | Smart Shopping & Personal Style (Roxzen Rose Apparel, Nashville)
- Oct 12 | 4-H Under the Hood (K & J Chevrolet, Carlyle)
- Oct 12 | Watt's Up? Electricity Workshop (Marion County Extension Office, Salem)
- Oct 12 | The Great Pumpkin Build (Marion County Extension Office, Salem)
- Oct 17 | Frames of Fall: A Photography Adventure (Marlow's Pumpkin Patch, Opdyke)
- Oct 26 | Sew Ready: Basic Sewing Skills for Everyday Life (Jefferson County Extension Office, Mt Vernon)
- Nov 6 | Find Your Spark 4-H Open House (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- Nov. 11 | Blooming Pumpkins (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- Nov. 11 | Colors of the Autumn Canopy: Oil Pastels (Foundation Park, Centralia)
- Nov 13 | Capture Moments, Create Memories ( Michele Gill Photography, Nashville)
- Nov. 21 | Cup of Creativity - Entrepreneurship (Gather Coffee Shop, Okawville)
All 4-H youth events are open to participants from Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties, unless stated otherwise.
View all programs available to residents in our local area!
Illinois 4-H produces the youth leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need to solve world problems. Many programs can be tailored to meet the needs of youth in school classrooms, after-school programs, partner sites, military installations, community groups, and more. Contact your local Extension Office to find out what is available in your area.
Find out more about our Youth Programs
Teacher's Corner
Making Bouquets
Pollinator Seed Balls
County 4-H Programs
Interested in learning more about 4-H but not sure where to start? Complete this interest survey to find the 4-H group that's just right for you. If you're already a member, you'll find everything you're looking for in the links below.
Illinois 4-H has Classroom Kits and lessons available for local teachers. These programs are a great way to supplement regular classroom instruction with fun, hands-on, age-appropriate activities.
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Making Bouquets
Recent studies have shown that giving flowers to others improves mental health and well-being. University of Illinois Extension Educator Chris Lueking has tips and techniques for making wonderful arrangements with minimal product.
