4-H at Carriage House

Join us for four weekly lessons about mindfulness that will help teach youth coping and stress management strategies, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how art and working with your hands…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

What happens when a pesticide doesn't stay where it's put? 

The landscape of Illinois has been devoted primarily to agriculture for more than 100 years. Agricultural intensification has led to…

State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

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4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…

Navigating Farmland Leases

The meeting will focus on the basics of settling up a farmland lease agreement between a landowner and the tenant farmer. There will be a discussion of the trends in land values, cash rents and, land…

4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Gardening 2

Join us for Gardening Day 2 of 2 at the 4-H Memorial Camp!  In this part, kids will learn about vegetable plants and pick their own fresh vegetables to take home and enjoy! Please bring a…

Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show

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If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days…

Woodland Restoration from Forests to Front Yards

You can help restore Illinois woodlands. 

Illinois' forests face numerous stressors, including invasive species, disease outbreaks, and shifting environmental conditions that have resulted in…

The Fuel to Fight Cancer

Explore how the right food helps to fight cancer.

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…

Growing Bulbs with Piatt County Master Gardeners

Join us for Growing Bulbs, a program where you will learn how to grow vibrant garden bulbs. 

Learn how to create stunning displays of color by growing bulbs in your garden by learning…

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night!

"I love Meeple Mayhem! I get to meet new people and play really fun games. Every month we learn…