Events
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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests
Save the date!Mark your calendars for April 18 – 19 for the 4-H state horse bowl, horse speaking & hippology contests to take place on UI campus in Champaign-Urbana. As usual, hippology…
Certified Food Protection Manager Course
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Kite Making
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…
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Stewardship Week 2026
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…
4-H Green Communities 2026
The Illinois 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, in partnership with the Lake County 4-H, Soil and Water Conservation District, and Round Lake Park District, is working to rebuild our native…
Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
About the Program
The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify livestock breeds and evaluate traits that improve local herds. The annual contest is held on the…
