Events

Straw Bale Gardening

County: Washington, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion

Are you a beginner gardener and feel overwhelmed? Or an experienced gardener looking for a new challenge? 

Straw bale gardening is for you! This type of gardening is essentially growing…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

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June Channel Catfish Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament

Go fish! The 2024 Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament is on with a June Channel Catfish Fishing Challenge.

Eligibility and Rules: Open to all 4-H members from Illinois, but…

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Jackson, Williamson

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension office on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. Categories include:

Dogs Cats Small Pets…

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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session I

Registration opens in late January/early February!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting…

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MyPI Teen Summit

Disaster Preparedness for Teens
County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson

Youth ages 14-18 are invited to a week-long program to learn about disaster preparedness. Participants will meet June 3-7, 2024 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Williamson County Fire Protection Station…

Gardening for Native Bees Workshop

Modern Homesteading Series
County: Jackson
Help your garden and the bees, too!

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields, and increased pollination leads to better fruit set and larger, more plentiful…

Virtual 4-H Café Conversation: Sneak Peek at the New Extension Volunteer Website & Moodle Course Training Opportunities!

The Illinois 4-H Volunteerism Work Group is excited to bring you multiple opportunities this Spring for you to participate in Volunteer Training and Café Conversations! This is a great…

Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…