Events

4-H Livestock Skillathon

Join us to test your knowledge of all things livestock! Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery County 4-H programs are excited to host the 2026 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest. This…

2026 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo

You’re Invited to the 2026 Seed Expo!Grow. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate dairy cattle and apply industry knowledge in a competitive setting designed to strengthen reasoning and evaluation skills.

Date: March 7, 2026Age: Active 4-H…

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Save the date! March 7–8, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

4-H Shooting Sports

Under the guidance of a certified instructor, youth will learn the safe and responsible handling of archery equipment, and more specifically proper and safe archery shooting techniques. Youth will…

YQCA In Person Training

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

Needle Felted Fuzzies Workshop

Join us for a fun and interactive Needle Felted Fuzzies workshop where youth will create an adorable fuzzy creature using simple needle felting techniques! This is a beginner-friendly workshop for…

4-H Scratch Coding: Rocket Rock Blaster

Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to bring their own rocket blaster game to life! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform,…

Virtual School and Community Garden Training Series

This free program is delivered via Zoom. All audiences are welcome and encouraged to attend, but on-site technical assistance is available only to garden sites in Cook County, IL. Attend one or more…