Events

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Stewardship Week 2025

County: Pope

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 36th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…

4-H National Day of Service

Mark your calendars for the National 4-H Day of Service April 26!

On this day, 4-H members and clubs continue to demonstrate they are True Leaders in Service, as they work to support both their…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

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Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

Nature’s Uninvited Guests: The Impact of Invasive Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Properly dealing with invasive plants can lessen environmental impact. 

Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the…

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4-H Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp

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Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other family…

Plant Sale

County: Pope

University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a plant sale at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on May 3rd, 2025. The sale will be located under the pavilion near the administration…

4-H State Robotics Competition

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It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their…

Hardin County Junior Gardeners

County: Hardin

Join Illinois Extension staff and volunteers in some fun, hands-on learning about nature, gardening, and the environment! This exciting opportunity is open to Hardin County 3rd-5th graders. All…

4-H Volunteer Café Conversations: Making the Connection Between 4-H Project Learning Experiences and Careers!

The next 4-H Volunteer Cafe Conversation is scheduled for Thursday, May 8;  6:30 - 7:45 PM. Please log on a few minutes early to check in. 

Come prepared to share how you have…

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training Central IL

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings - mark your calendars for 2025!

Interested adults don't have to be expert marksmen to become involved in the program and have fun, meet…