Events

4-H Fall Family Camp

Registration opens June 22!

Come out and enjoy all that the camp has to offer as a family! Experience rock climbing, zip lining, archery, hayrack rides, campfires, crafts, cardboard boat racing,…

State 4-H State Shoot: Air Rifle

Registration opens July 1!

The State Shoot for Air Rifle is happening September 12 in Bloomington.

The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as they are the same…

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Explore annuals that are actually perennials with a little extra care.

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

Learn to Build Rain Gardens | Genoa

Did you know you can literally design a garden that helps manage stormwater?  Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program at the Natural Resource Education Center! This hands-on training…

Diabetes 101

Diabetes touches millions of lives every day. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are supporting a loved one, you’re not alone. With the right…

4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…

Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings

Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…

4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

State 4-H State Shoot: Archery

Registration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…

Northern Illinois 4-H Volunteer & Teen Leader 2026 Conference

Join us for the Lead · Learn · Thrive 4-H Volunteer & Teen Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture Building.

This…