Join us for the exciting new Clovers Around the Counties Workshop Series happening this winter! We’ll be hosting hands-on workshops in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties to help 4-H members, ages 8-18, learn more about the wide array of 4-H projects they can exhibit at the 4-H show. Plus, participants will get a special passport book and collect "stamps" from each workshop they attend. Collect stamps from at least 3 different workshops in 2 different counties to win a special prize! Come learn more about your current passions, explore new possibilities, and make new 4-H friends from around the counties!
Schedule
Kitchen Adventures – Come spend the day in the kitchen exploring some of the 4-H food projects. Topics will include: kitchen basics, biscuits, pie crusts, food science, and international foods. Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
Saturday, Jan 28 | 10am-3:30pm | 1505 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL 61554 | $10
(Registration deadline: Monday, Jan 23)
Max – 36
Visual Arts & Interior Design – Come participate in four creative workshops where you will learn how to do hand lettering while making thank you notes, design and create a terrarium garden, and make a fun spring garland decoration. Lunch is included.
Saturday, Feb 18 |8:45am-1:30pm | 4810 N. Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614 | $15
(Registration deadline: Friday, Feb 10)
Max - 20
Livestock Day – Join us for a fun day of all things Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine! Workshops will include a veterinarian, a feed expert, showmanship, and a tour of Raber's! You can also knock out your YQCA and learn practical livestock knowledge! Lunch will be provided.
Monday, Feb 20 | 8:30am-3:30pm | 3000 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604 | $20
(Registration deadline: Friday, Feb 10)
Geology (Rock & Mineral ID) – Rock and mineral identification and giveaway. Come early for best selection of rocks and minerals! We will have 2 dissecting microscopes available to get a closer look at rocks. Bring a sturdy box or tote to transfer your rocks and minerals home; some are quite large!
Saturday, Mar 11 | 10am-12pm | 15411 N IL 100 Hwy, Lewistown, IL 61542 | $5
(Registration deadline: Saturday, Mar 4)
Gardening with Pollinators – Youth will learn about pollinators through hands-on activities such as making butterfly puddles and seed ball! Learn how to match up the pollinator with the flowers they pollinate.
Saturday, Mar 11 | 1-3pm | 15411 N IL 100 Hwy, Lewistown, IL 61542 | $5
(Registration deadline: Saturday, Mar 4)
Max – 20
Rabbits – This will be a hands-on class. Live rabbits will be present for demonstration purposes. Youth will learn about rabbit care and exhibiting a rabbit for the 4-H Show. Brush up on your showmanship skills as well!
Saturday, Mar 18 |10am-12pm | 127 S High Street, Havana, IL 62644 | $5
(Registration deadline: Saturday, Mar 10)
Max – 20
Poultry – This will be a hands-on class. Live poultry will be present for demonstration purposes. Youth will learn about poultry care and how to exhibit poultry for the 4-H Show. Youth will practice showmanship skills as well!
Saturday, Mar 18 |1-3pm | 127 S High Street, Havana, IL 62644 | $5
(Registration deadline: Saturday, Mar 10)
Max – 20
Food Decorating – Join us as we learn new skills to decorate a dozen sweet goodies to take home! Youth will learn to make buttercream icing for decorating. They will learn tips from a professional on using the round, star, and petal decorating tips to create beautiful icing borders, writing, stars, flowers, and leaves. (When registering for this workshop, please be sure to do so in the appropriate age group.)
Saturday, Mar 25 | 9am-12pm | 127 S High Street, Havana, IL 62644 | $10
(Registration deadline: Saturday, Mar 17)
Max – 10 (8-12 yrs old) & 10 (12-18 yrs old)
For more information contact your local 4-H program coordinator.
