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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Horse Show

County: Jackson, Williamson

The 4-H Horse Show will be held on June 14 at 8 a.m. The scheduled location is the Horse Arena at the Jackson County Extension Office. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

4-H McHenry County 4-H Dog Show

McHenry County 4-H Dog Show

McHenry County
County: McHenry

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Youth ziplining.
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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session 3

Summer camp dates are set!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you get…

A ball of green yarn with a crochet hook through the yarn. A green 4-H clover in the upper right corner.

Youth Beginner Crochet Workshop

County: Macoupin
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on crochet workshop, perfect for beginners! This workshop will guide you through the basics of crochet.

Ages: 8 - 18 years old. Do not have to be a 4-H…
Level Up with 4-H - Playing cards and tic tac toe board

Level Up with 4-H

Pen and Paper Games
County: Macon

Free Summer Library Programming for 2025!  

Session 1 - Pen and Paper Games

Be ready to have fun and be a team player!  There are many benefits to playing games!  

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Let's Walk | Belvidere

Free walking program
County: Boone
Get outside and be ACTIVE! Join us for a refreshing stroll and discover the countless benefits of walking for adults of all ages. Meet at the playground. Every Monday and Friday at 5 PM,…
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Neighborhood Gardeners

County: Pope

Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood Gardeners is a new…

Youth judging livestock.

2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Mark your calendars!

Illinois 4-H Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine & Meat Goats) Judging Contest

Registration Site **There will be a $10 entry fee for all senior…

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Junior Master Naturalist program logo in front of a tree leaf
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Junior Master Naturalist

County: Hancock
This program is open to youth ages 9-12 and limited to 15 participants. Transportation is included! Get ready for an adventure in nature! In the Junior Master Naturalist program, youth will…

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Animals in the Serengeti, electric transmission towers, coastal structures and ocean waves
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OpenSciEd High School Launch | Cook County

Teacher professional learning focused on high quality instructional materials
County: Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake

Are you ready to implement high-quality NGSS materials in your high school science classroom?
Nationally certified facilitators from the University of Illinois Extension STEM Team are excited…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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