Ecology at Your Home
Remember back in grade school biology learning about things like the carbon cycle? Or how about evolution? Or even things like a predator-prey relationship?…
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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair
Save the date!The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026.
If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…
Sunflower Showmanship Contest
Make a difference at the Illinois State Fair!
Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics…
Climate Stewards Informational Session
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the impacts of climate change. Be part of the solution by turning concern into…
Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle
Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands
Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…
Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests
The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…
2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show
Save the date!The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…
Free Watch Party: Dehydrating Foods at Home | Belvidere
Farmer Mental Health First Aid
Strong farms start with strong people—and no one has to face stress alone. Farming brings unique challenges in every season, and we understand the pressures that come with it. This workshop…