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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 (619 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068), and you’re officially invited to join the adventure. The club meets every Thursday, 5:30-6:30 PM on Sept 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, and 22. As we “travel” to each destination, you’ll collect a stamp in your very own passport book — because every explorer deserves souvenirs. Open to EVERYONE!  You don’t need to be in 4‑H to sign up — just bring your curiosity and be ready to explore! Registration Info: 4‑H members: Register in ZSuite under Events. Non‑4‑H youth: Call 815‑732‑2191 or email jendr84@illinois.edu to register. 

The annual Boone County Farm Stroll is back! We have two NEW farms this year participating — Meyers Family Farm in Capron and Farmers Rising in Caledonia. There is no beginning or end; you choose which farms to see! Satisfy your local food cravings and curiosities on farms that grow your food. The stroll is free, but bring cash for food and activities at the farms. The Boone County Manchester Maverick's 4-H Club will have refreshments for purchase at Winding Path Farms. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Don't forget to pick up a "passport" at your first farm visit. Fill it out per the instructions, and drop it at your last farm visit for a chance to win a prize from one of the farms. You don't need to visit every farm to enter the raffle. This year, the signs that are put up will include the Farm Host's address and a QR code linking to Google Maps directions. Thank you to Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau for graciously sponsoring printing services this year. Photo by William, 2025 Farm Stroll participant. View Farm Hosts here!

Join us at the OGLE COUNTY FARM STROLL, a self-guided TOUR of ten INCREDIBLE Ogle County family farms, and YOU get to decide YOUR ROUTE. Hit one farm or ALL ten—wander, taste, learn, repeat. Rain or shine, come out to SATISFY your local FOOD CRAVINGS AND CURIOSITY about the farms that grow your food. The FARM STROLL IS FREE but bring cash to buy IRRESISTIBLE GOODIES. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Don't forget to pick up a "passport" at your first farm visit. Fill it out per the instructions, and drop it at your last farm visit for a chance to win a prize from one of the farms. You do not need to visit all the farms to enter the prize drawing — just be sure to fill out your contact information.  New this year, the signs that are put up will include the Farm Host's address along with a QR code for Google Maps directions. This event is hosted by the Ogle County Master Gardeners. We want to thank Compeer Financial and Stillman Bank for graciously sponsoring our printing services this year. View Farm Hosts here!