Events
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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair
Save the date!The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026.
If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…
Health and Community Wellness
Join us on Friday, August 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension office for a chance to connect with Illinois Extension staff and Council members. During this introductory…
4-H County Exhibit Day - State Fair
Come out to the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 14 to support our 4-H members from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties whose projects received…
Fantastic Fungi: Movie & Literature Review
Kick off our fungi education series with a free screening of the award-winning documentary Fantastic Fungi! After the movie, we'll gather for a casual discussion about mushroom books, field guides…
Bat Acoustic Walk
Nature Wellness Walk-Catherine Chevalier Woods
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
Nature Walks at Illini State Park
Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…
Sunflower Showmanship Contest
Make a difference at the Illinois State Fair!
Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics…
Birdwatching Hike
