State Foundation awards $49,000 in 4-H scholarships
The Illinois 4-H Foundation provided $29,000 in college scholarships and awarded another $20,000 in national conference travel scholarships to 4-H members honored at a ceremony held Oct. 5 in Champaign. The annual celebration recognized over 100 of the top participants in the state’s...
4-H Holiday S.T.E.A.M. Workshop
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Would you like your child to experience more about these areas as they relate to the holidays? If so, come and join University of Illinois Extension for the 4-H Holiday STEAM Workshop for ALL youth 8 to 12 and a Cloverbud STEAM session...
Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series
Long-term care professionals and other professionals who work with older adults now have an easy and convenient way to participate in professional development. The University of Illinois Extension is proud to present the LTC Webinar Series.
“Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series”...
Local Government Education Webinar (Nov 14) Minimum Wage in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois. ...
Dogs win the day at state 4-H contest
More than 1,500 Illinois 4-H members care for dogs as part of their project work. Obedience training provides mental stimulation that keeps dogs mentally and physically healthy and provides structure for appropriate behavior.
Two hundred 4-H members advanced from county competitions to...
On target, on the range and in life
More than 3,600 4-H members participate in one of the five 4-H shooting sports disciplines. Each fall, the oldest of those members compete in four state contests to determine the state winners and delegates to the National 4-H Shooting Sports...
Brain Health: It's A No Brainer- Morrison
When you think about health, wellness, and fitness, most likely you will think about your physical health, exercise, or nutrition. It is certainly important to take care of our bodies physically as we get older. However, as we age, it is equally important to consider the health and fitness of...
Write Your Life Story – Workshop Offered
Do you have treasured memories from your past you’d like to record? Have you written down the special moments of your life to share with your family? The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the “Share Your Life Story: Chapter Five” writing series on Mondays in Dixon...
IL 4-H Dairy Team Fifth in Nation
The 2019 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, was another exciting and memorable event for Illinois 4-H’ers. The Illinois 4-H dairy judging team placed 5th high team overall out of 19 teams from throughout the nation. Illinois team members...
New Visual Arts 4-H Club starts in Thomson
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to attend a new visual arts paper club starting monthly in October at the United Methodist Church in Thomson. This group will meet the second Sunday’s of the month from 3:30-5:30 and will enjoy leaning and creating fun activities such as; gift bags, cards,...
Counting for Dollars: Census 2020 Free Local Government Education Webinar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
University of Illinois Extension will host a free webinar to educate the public on how to ensure an accurate count for the upcoming decennial census, an issue on which billions of dollars of federal funding for everyday government expenditures is hinged.
The...
Backyard Cover Crops
Join Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty on Tuesday, November 12 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon OR from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a program on Backyard Cover Crops. Both programs are being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL. There...
4-H prepares youth for the challenges of life
Local youth are joining the more than 6 million 4-H members across the nation in celebration of National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12.
Last year, 653 young people in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside Counties were involved in 4-H community clubs where, assisted by volunteer adult leaders, they learned...
Mt. Carroll 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The Carroll County Kids 4H Club of Mount Carroll met on Sunday, September 15th at the Methodist Church in Mount Carroll. This was the first meeting for the year, and they discussed last year's fair, and talked about goals and plans for the upcoming year. An election of officers was then held and...
Tractor Supply is collecting donations for 4-H October 9-20
Every year, 4-Her’s in Lee County participate in a number of 4-H programs to help improve their knowledge and leadership skills. This fall, Tractor Supply stores are continuing their long-standing partnership with 4-H for the 2019 Fall Paper Clover Campaign to make it possible for more youth in...
4-H Arts & Crafts Upcycling Spin club
Would you like your child to experience and learn how to upcycle furniture? If so, come and join the University of Illinois Extension for the 4-H Arts and Crafts upcycling SPIN Club for ALL youth 12 to 18. These sessions will be held at the Extension office in Sterling- 12923 Lawrence Rd. The...
Gardening Topics presented in October at Carroll County Libraries
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will sponsor gardening workshops at local libraries in Carroll County in October. These workshops are open to the public and there is no fee to attend.
Fall Garden Care will be presented at the Lanark Library on October 3 at 4:00pm....
Workshop Series to Focus on Brain Health
When you think about health, wellness, and fitness, most likely you will think about your physical health, exercise, or nutrition. It is certainly important to take care of our bodies physically as we get older. However, as we age, it is equally important to consider the health and fitness of...
