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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The 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 introduces youth to…
Gardening with Native Plants | Belvidere
2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference
Get ready for the upcoming growing season!The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…
State 4-H Building a Better 4-H Poster Training
Big Ideas, Clear Displays! Building a Better 4-H Poster is happening March 18, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom!
Ever wonder why some posters grab your attention right away? In this…
Wild Neighbors: Coyotes
Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and, for some, wild beauty. There are many stories about…
2026 Ready.Set.Grow! Gardening Workshop
2026 Ready...Set...Grow...Gardening Workshop, on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sauk Valley Community College (173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021).
Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll,…
Swallowtails in Illinois | Belvidere
Wee Nats
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
