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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests
Registration is open!The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set! Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.
The 4-H state horse judging…
Do It Yourself Wood Processing Options for Landowners
Stop letting good logs go to waste. Join the Illinois Forestry Association and Illinois Extension Forestry for a hands-on demonstration of small-scale options for turning logs…
Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy
Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…
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Stewardship Week 2026
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…
State 4-H: The Art of Coping
Registration is open!As the school year ramps up and finals approach, this FREE 4-H virtual workshop gives youth a chance to pause, reset, and build practical stress management skills. Through…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…
Opportunity Zones in Illinois
Recent Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation introduces rolling 10-year designations, stronger incentives for rural investment — including a 30% reduction in capital gains tax — stricter income…
Battery Storage Planning and Safety for Local Governments
Battery storage is charging up in Illinois, raising important questions for communities about how to safely site these new systems. Get a better understanding…
Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026
Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…
Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow
Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…