Events

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Macon County 4-H Mini-Camp: The Joy of Art and Nature

Wednesday | August 5 | Art

Craft with 4-H! Continuing our mindfulness theme, youth will explore different arts and crafts projects that can also be used as mindfulness practices throughout…

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Capacitación para Certificación: Gerentes Certificados de Protección de Alimentos

¿Sabía que los negocios que sirven alimentos en Illinois deben contar con personal capacitado como Gerentes Certificados en Protección de Alimentos?

Did you know that businesses serving food…

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Macon County 4-H Mini-Camp: The Joy of Art and Nature

Thursday | August 6 | STEM and Nature

For our final day, learn about STEM and nature with 4-H! Finishing off strong with our theme of mindfulness, we will be doing fun mini-projects with…

Get Growing Bement!

Learn how to grow, harvest, and arrange beautiful blooms from your own garden in this cut flower workshop with Master Gardeners. Participants will make a mini-bouquet to take home.Pre-registration is…

Fresh from the Garden

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know

When it comes time to harvest trees from your woodland, are you prepared? MU Extension forestry state specialist Hank Stelzer will walk viewers through the process of selling timber from start to…

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the Junior Cattle…

Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

Save the date!

The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

Sunflower Showmanship Contest

Make a difference at the Illinois State Fair!

Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics…