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Laboratory beakers with colorful liquids and vapor in front of a periodic table, featuring a green 4-H emblem in the center.

4-H STEAM Night

County: Macoupin
Join us for 4-H STEAM NIGHT at the Carlinville Public Library! 4-H Federation members alongside staff from the library will be on hand to engage youth in an evening of hands-on STEAM (Science &…
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A loaf of sourdough bread with two slices cut, next to a jar of starter and a 4-H logo in the top right corner.

Sourdough Science

From Starter to Slice
County: Macoupin

Get ready to mix, bubble, and bake! In this hands-on class, you’ll make your own sourdough starter and learn how to keep it happy and growing at home. 

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An autumn floral arrangement inside a hollowed-out pumpkin centerpiece. A green 4-H logo in the top left corner.

Youth Floral Arranging

County: Jersey
Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Floral Arranging Workshop focused on creating a beautiful fall-inspired arrangement! Participants will learn the basics of floral design, including selecting…
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A person sitting at a wooden desk filled with fresh healthy food, measuring tape, and meal-planning charts.

Cooking with Diabetes

Meal Planning
County: Jersey

November is National Diabetes Month! Eating well is a powerful tool for managing diabetes, but a common question asked by people diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" A diet to manage…

Collage of kids at a fall festival eating a candy apple, sack racing, painting a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and making crafts.

4-H Family Fun Day

County: Montgomery
Grab your family and join us for a day full of fall fun with 4-H! Current 4-H members are invited to bring their families and friends, and everyone in the community is welcome to join us. Enjoy hands…
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An active sourdough starter in a glass jar next to a wooden scoop resting in a wooden bowl filled with white flour.

Starting a Sourdough Starter

County: Jersey, Macoupin

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

Fall-themed beaded corn and pumpkin ornaments resting on a wooden table with burlap.

Cloverbud Fall Bead Workshop

County: Jersey
Get ready for a fun, hands-on craft project where you'll create your very own set of fall decorations! This Cloverbud project is perfect for younger participants (ages 5-8) who want to explore…
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A white marble surface, including a jar of active starter, a bowl of flour with a sifter, a bowl of yeast, wheat stalks, and a freshly baked sourdough loaf.

Starting a Sourdough Starter

County: Christian, Shelby

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

A person writing in a notebook next to a metal mug on a wooden table.

Penning Your Past

County: Montgomery

Many of us remember hearing stories from our relatives about how life was back when. Sharing stories or family lore is a way to bond and bring families together. Sometimes we remember or know only…

Collage of kids at a fall festival eating a candy apple, sack racing, painting a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and making crafts.

4-H Family Fun Day

County: Christian
Grab your family and join us for a day full of fall fun with 4-H! Current 4-H members are invited to bring their families and friends, and everyone in the community is welcome to join us. Enjoy hands…
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