4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training

You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!

Disciplines offered will include : Shotgun, Rifle…

Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair

The Tazewell 4-H Show and Jr. Fair is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. Enjoy the 4-H members' exhibits, fun activities and entertainment, watching the livestock shows, and some…

little gardeners' day

This is a family friendly event to get children out in the ICC Gardens! Hosted by ICC Horticulture and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. This year's event will feature activities…

Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives

One technique used to manage invasive woody plant vegetation is focused, individual plant treatments such as herbicide foliar applications, cut…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

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

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…

Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds

Foodscaping is a design concept that intentionally adds edible plant varieties to existing beds of ornamentals. The…

Woodland Restoration from Forests to Front Yards

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

State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…