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Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

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Mark your calendars for April 18 – 19 for the 4-H state horse bowl, horse speaking & hippology contests to take place on UI campus in Champaign-Urbana.  As usual, hippology…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

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4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

April Session
County: Ford
Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, April 27.We would love to share a time of…

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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

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Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp was such a success last year we had to offer it again this year!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to…

Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition

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In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes life…

State 4-H Cooking Competition

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To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen! Be on the lookout for more information about the event soon, and while you wait - put…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

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Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects,…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you get to choose the activities…

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