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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…

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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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…

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…
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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-…

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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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Farm to Future Tour

County: Clinton, Bond, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

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Night of the Stars

County: Clark

Join us for a magical night under the stars at Lincoln Trail State Park on February 16th at 7 p.m!

The University of Illinois Astronomy Department will present an exciting program on…

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Making Your Money Work

County: Christian

Join us for the 4-H workshop "Making Your Money Work," where you'll learn how to take control of your financial future! This hands-on session will cover smart saving strategies, the basics of…

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Edwards County 4-H Skillathon & YQCA Training

Edwards County
County: Edwards

4-H members ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to attend a skillathon competition followed by YQCA training. YQCA training is required annually for…

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