Events

Illinois 4-H State Food Challenge

Register Now!

Compete in teams to prepare a culinary creation for the judges before time runs out!

Who: Youth who have competed 6th grade up to youth who have just graduated 12th grade, in…

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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session 3

Summer camp dates are set!

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 things. Best of all, you get…

Dairy Farm Operations

Summer Twilight Series
County: Richland
Get a behind-the-scenes look at a working dairy farm.

After managing a dairy herd at the University of Illinois, Travis Michels fell in love with the industry. When he and his wife, Erin, had the…

Neighborhood Gardeners

County: Pope

Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…

2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

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Put your livestock evaluation skills to the test! The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the…

Get to Know Native Bee Neighbors

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Get to know the native bees visiting backyards across Illinois. 

When was the last time you invited a wild animal over for a meal? It's probably more recent than expected. Native bees are wild…

Discovering Dragonflies

Crab Orchard Library
County: Williamson, Johnson, Union, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Youth ages 6-12 yrs are invited to explore the world of dragonflies! Listen to a story, participate in learning activities, and make a dragonfly craft. View the flyer for a complete listing of…

Discovering Dragonflies

Crab Orchard Library
County: Williamson, Johnson, Union, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander

Youth ages 6-12 yrs are invited to explore the world of dragonflies! Listen to a story, participate in learning activities, and make a dragonfly craft. View the flyer for a complete listing of…

Dudley Smith Farm 2025 Field Day

County: Christian

Whether you are a farmer, producer, or consumer, it is important to stay informed on current and upcoming agricultural practices. The ag industry is fast-paced and filled with technology pushing…

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DSAC Youth Gardening Class

County: Pope

Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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