Events

Whiteside County 4-H Show

4-H members will be exhibiting projects they have worked hard on throughout the year, including art, cooking, livestock, sewing, welding, woodworking projects and so much more! The public is invited…

Alpaca 4-H SPIN Club

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…

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Mt. Carroll

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with…

4-H Vet Science Workshop: Mt. Carroll

Does your child love animals and want to learn how to take care of them like a real veterinarian? In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will explore the exciting world of veterinary science! Future…

Nature Art Explorers: Franklin Creek

Join us for two fun-filled days of outdoor adventure and creativity! This hands-on program blends nature exploration with artistic expression, perfect for curious minds who love the outdoors. For…

4-H Edible Art Workshop: Milledgeville

The 4-H fun continues…with a new summer workshop!

Get ready to turn your snacks into masterpieces. In this tasty session, youth ages 8-14, will explore their creativity with projects that…

Nurtured in Nature: Restoring Wellness for Collective Climate Resilience

Explore how nature and culture unite to heal communities and build climate resilience.

Experience how a BIPOC-led initiative nurtures wellness and climate resilience through culturally rooted…

Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders

Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes, and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.…

Learning in Lawnchairs: Lanark

Interested in a garden but don't have the space? Get a plot at the Lanark Community Garden! Check out the garden during our Learning in Lawn Chairs series starting May 15.

Bring your lawn…

4-H Memorial Camp 75th Anniversary Celebration

Let's Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of 4-H Memorial Camp!

Calling all campers, alumni, families & friends!
Join us as we celebrate 75 years of memories, magic, and adventure at 4-H Memorial…