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Project Linus picture of Linus with blanket

Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club
County: McHenry

What to Bring & Expect:

Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need

Unable to attend? Fleece donations or finished blankets may…

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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Clinton

The Clinton County beef weigh-in will be held on February 14 at the Clinton County Vet Services office in Breese. It will be held from 8-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need…

Silhouette of show quality sheep, goat, swine, and cattle.

Livestock Fitting and Showmanship Clinic

Learn the Skills to Shine in the Show Ring!

Join us for an entry-level Livestock Fitting & Showmanship Clinic designed to help youth build confidence and learn the essentials of preparing…

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Seeds in the Snow- Morrison

County: Whiteside

Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about gardening! Join us on the second Monday of the month, January-March at the Odell Public Library in Morrison to prepare some…

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4-H Scratch Coding: Google Snake

County: McLean
Scratch Coding Workshop: Google Snake! Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to bring their own snake game to life! Using Scratch, a…

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4-H Livestock Day

YQCA training opportunity and much more
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We hope you will join us for a day filled with fun, practical livestock knowledge, and lots of learning! In addition, attendance of the whole event will fulfill the annual YQCA course requirement…

4-H Learn and Fun Day

Learn and Fun Day 2026

Choose Your Own Path
County: McLean, Livingston, Woodford
Trinity Lutheran School, BloomingtonLearn new skills through workshops. There is something for everyone! Learn and Fun Day is open to all youth ages 5-18. The cost is $35 per person for 4-H members…

Presidents & Plants: A Hands-on Learning Hour

County: Bond

Bond County 4-H and the Agriculture and Natural Resources team are excited to collaborate on a special President’s Day program for youth! Join us as we explore the history of President’s Day,…

young girl speaking on a stage with a man nearby and people in the audience

Unit 4-H Public Speaking Competition

Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties
County: Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne

They say practice makes perfect, especially when applied to public speaking! 4-H members, ages 8-18, from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to enter the five-…

Apple and miscellanious produce

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Rockford 2026

County: Winnebago
30th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Monday, February 16, 2026, at NIU-Rockford, 8500 E State Street, Rockford, Illinois

To ensure that you receive lunch, please…

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