University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual Winnebago County 4-H Project Workshop Day on Saturday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Rockton. Project Workshop Day is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program.  This event is open to all area youth, regardless of 4-H membership.  Grab a friend and get registered today!

Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend and experience three hands-on sessions where they can learn how to assemble a poster project and present in front of a judge, create a wet-felted bar of soap, make a survival bracelet, experience and learn about Germany though our Passport to the World project, build a beginning level rocket, learn about preparing your poultry or rabbits for showing, and much more. The cost is $3 per participant.  

Registration deadline for Winnebago County 4-H Project Workshop Day is March 6, 2022. To see a list of workshops available and to register, visit the University of Illinois Extension website at: go.illinois.edu/jsw and click on Winnebago County 4-H Project Workshop Day under the “Announcements and Highlights” heading. The sessions have size limitations, so don’t delay and register soon.  COVID safety guidelines will be followed.

If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact U of I Extension at (815) 986-4357. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. 4-H programs are offered in every Illinois county by University of Illinois Extension. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 250,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming. 4-H is a community of seven million young people around the world learning leadership, citizenship, & life skills. For more information, contact University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County at 815-986-4357.