Bureau County 4-H members see success at Illinois State Fair
Bureau County 4-H state fair delegates attended the virtual Illinois State Fair in Springfield with their qualifying projects. The Illinois 4-H State Fair General Project Show is an opportunity for youth to be competitively judged on project work, as well as receive valuable feedback from...
Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover fall campaign kicks off October 7
The Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store in Princeton will join Bureau County 4-H in support of local youth with the 4-H TSC Paper Clover Campaign, a national fundraising effort to benefit state and local 4-H programming in each of the communities where a Tractor Supply Company store is located....
Bureau County 4-H to Honor Virtual Show Participants
While 2020 has required the reimagining of several 4-H events, such as the 4-H Fair, University of Illinois Extension in Bureau County is planning to honor its members with a drive-thru awards ceremony. On Friday, September 25th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Bureau County 4-H virtual show...
Fall Expansion & Review: We Welcome Your Input!
Please join us for our 2020 Fall 4-H Expansion & Review Committee meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020. For everyone’s safety this year, the meeting will be on Zoom at 6:30 pm. To register, please contact Beth Dellatori ...
LaSalle County 4-H holds Virtual Show Award Drive-Thru
LaSalle County 4-H’ers who participated in the July 2020 4-H Virtual Exhibition Show enjoyed participating in a drive-thru award distribution parade. Although 4-H members may have missed out on the traditional in-person 4-H Show and all of the treats offered at the fairgrounds, Extension staff...
4-H Make It: Macramé Workshop Offered
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering a free macramé workshop for youth ages 8-18 at the Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton. The workshop will be held on Monday, October 12th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm with all materials provided.
Learn a brief history of...
How ponds can save a home: Dry hydrants and rural fire protection
URBANA, Ill, – Duane Friend grew up on a farm and knows the devastation rural fires can have on structures. Lack of nearby water supplies increased the danger of total structure losses. House or barn fires often...
Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment
Bureau County 4-H invites area youth to enroll in the new 4-H year. 4-H, a program of the University of Illinois Extension, is open to all youth ages 5-18 as of September 1st.
Illinois 4-H is the largest out-...
4-H Seeks Leadership for Established Ohio Club
Do you have a passion, skill, or talent that you would like to share with young people? As a 4-H volunteer, you can share your skills and experience to help transform a new generation of confident, young leaders. This is your chance to make a change, to be the spark that inspires a...
Small lawn tasks now may mean beautiful lawns next spring
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Fall is the perfect time to repair any lawn damage. As lawns go dormant, a few simple techniques may make the difference for beautiful spring lawns, says James Theuri, University of Illinois Extension educator.
"Fall weather means there is less watering...
Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hurricane Laura left many residents without power. Though the immediate danger has passed, deaths linked to improper use or installation of generators are still being reported. Portable or permanent standby generators are used in millions of homes and...
Fall Planting: Garlic program coming to Yost House in Pontiac
PONTIAC, IL – Join University of Illinois Extension Livingston County Master Gardeners and the Catherine V. Yost House Museum for a program on planting garlic in the fall garden. This program requires attendees to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and use of hand sanitizer before...
