Events

4-H Scraps to Stories: Junk Journaling Workshop

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This interactive virtual workshop will guide youth through the art of junk journaling, where they’ll turn everyday materials into meaningful, one-of-a-kind journals. …

4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside
Practice your presentation skills and get valuable feedback at the 2025 Carroll, Lee and Whiteside County Public Speaking Contest! Choose from four categories, including Formal Speech, Illustrated…

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Climate Stewards Training

Spring 2025
Ready to help change the world? Become an Illinois Extension Climate Steward! 

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. This spring, learn from University of Illinois…

Forestry Taxes Webinar

Join us on February 18th at 6pm Central for a webinar on Forestry Taxes by Dr. Eric Holzmueller, Southern Illinois University Forestry Professor.

Understanding taxes is an important part of…

4-H Volunteer Training: Making a Difference and Changing Lives

Community Service, Service Learning and National 4-H Day of Service Volunteer Training

A core part of Illinois 4-H focuses on helping youth become responsible citizens while leading healthy and…

Session 7: Frosting Fun 4-H SPIN Club

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll
Join the Frosting Fun 4-H SPIN Club for a hands-on experience in food decorating! This club will meet every Saturday from 9-11 AM through February 22, providing youth with the opportunity to explore…

Alpaca 4-H SPIN Club

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside
Join other youth interested in alpacas in this 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Club! You will learn about alpaca anatomy, fitting halters, showmanship rules and more. Youth will have the opportunity to…

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2025 Crop Management Conference | Online

Use current data and research to strategize crop production planning. 

Analyzing last year’s statewide crop trends alongside current research helps to strengthen planning for the 2025 crop…

Wits Fitness Dixon | February

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Integrated Water Management Workshop for Farmers and Landowners

Don't wait until the field is overflowing to determine water management strategies. 

In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation…