4-H State Rifle Contest

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout Illinois…

What to Eat, When You Can't Eat That | Lessons for Living | October 2023

Need help reading nutrition labels for hidden allergens?

Learn how to read labels, identify hidden allergens, and the difference between an allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance. This program…

4-H College Application and Scholarship Virtual Series: Personal Statements

Personal Statements

The end of high school means big decisions on the horizon. You might be launching into a new job or applying for college. Illinois 4-H knows that all these decisions can be challenging. That’s why…

Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal

Diabetes 101
Carbs: What you eat and how much you eat matters.

Having a solid nutritional foundation to help you make healthier food choices when you have diabetes is vital. Find out what carbohydrates are,…

Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal

Diabetes 101
Carbs: What you eat and how much you eat matters.

Having a solid nutritional foundation to help you make healthier food choices when you have diabetes is vital. Find out what carbohydrates are,…

Spooked by Spending Plans?

Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff Series
Gain control over your financial fears

Creating a budget can feel like you’re constricting your funds so you can’t have fun; however, creating a spending plan will ensure you’re determining where…

Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal

Diabetes 101
Carbs: What you eat and how much you eat matters.

Having a solid nutritional foundation to help you make healthier food choices when you have diabetes is vital. Find out what carbohydrates are,…

Monstrous Mussels, Creepy Carp: Explore Aquatic Invasives in Lake Michigan

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
What lurks under the surface?

Aquatic invasive species may seem like sea creatures from the movies, but the impact of these introduced plants and animals on Lake Michigan is no fiction. From…

Wellness in Nature

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being.

From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden to hiking and exploring a forest preserve,…

Around the World with 4-H

Crystals, Reindeer, Ocelots, & more!
County: Will

From the cave of giant crystals to the Sami culture’s reindeer to the Brazilian Tree Ocelot, participants will learn about just how amazing the world is around them!  They will research and learn…

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