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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…

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A child grates cheese over a homemade pizza crust with sauce while an adult in a checkered apron helps, with tomatoes, mushrooms and greens on the counter.
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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

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Public Speaking Workshops

Fall 2026 | Yorkville
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Grow life skills while having fun!

Learn basic techniques to improve your presentation and speaking skills! Workshop participants will:

Grow confidence in speakingPractice voice controlLearn to…

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Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

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Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots | Cottage-Core | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Looking for a little cottage-core holiday inspiration? Join the Boone County Master Gardeners for Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots and discover how to turn nature’s bounty into…

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Forest Quest | Genoa

School's Out Day Camp at the Natural Resource Education Center!
County: DeKalb
NEW THIS YEAR AT THE NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER (NREC): Forest Quest 2026 is calling… and your kiddo is about to be the main character in the woods. Register your child now for Forest Quest!…

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A watercolor painting of a rainbow-colored heart on white paper, with a watercolor paint set and brushes on a blue wooden table.
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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase

A watercolor painting of a rainbow-colored heart on white paper, with a watercolor paint set and brushes on a blue wooden table.

Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…

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harvesting a field under a bright pink and purple sky, with Greater Peoria Farm Show logo
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Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations 2026

County: Peoria

Meet with University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts and learn about the latest research affecting farms while attending the Greater Peoria Farm Show.

Visit the Illinois Extension…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part course is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…