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Kid-Cuterie Workshop | Mt. Carroll

County: Carroll

Calling all young food enthusiasts!  Embark on a delicious journey with our Kid-Cuterie program, brought to you by Illinois Extension!  Join us on Monday, June 17, from 11 am - Noon at…

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Outdoor Summer Safety – Heart & Sole Walking Club

Great Outdoors Month
County: Stephenson

No matter your age, everyone can benefit from physical activity. Physical activity is a cornerstone for wellness. It significantly improves brain health, strengthens bones and muscles, and reduces…

A largemouth bass fish.

Largemouth Bass and Diverse Row Crops Farm

Summer Twilight Series
County: Union
Explore aquaculture and diverse row crops. 

McLane Farms is a 3,000-acre diverse farming operation. Mitchel and Amy McLane, along with their children raise corn, soybean, sorghum, and rice and…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Oregon

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive activities…

Sheep being presented.

State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Save the date!

The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify breeds of livestock and helps them make decisions which improve their local herds. Mark your calendars to…

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Cloverbud Cooking Adventure

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Get Ready for a Tasty Adventure at 4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp!
Hey there, young chefs ages 5-7 -- get ready to stir up some excitement at 4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp! It's a day filled with…

Shade Gardens with DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners, landscape garden pictured

Shade Gardens

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners for the June Community Growing program and learn how to create and maintain a thriving garden. Discover the many shade-loving plants that will actually thrive…
4-H Photography at Farmer City Public Library, Girl with a camera pictured.

4-H Photography at Farmer City Public Library

DeWitt and Piatt County 4-H

Come, join us for a lesson on photography and participate in a fun photography scavenger hunt!


Must have a cell phone with picture-taking capabilities, or a camera.

DeWitt &…

A tray of chocolate chip cookies.

Perry County 4-H Food Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Perry

The Perry County 4-H Food Show will be held at the Pinckneyville Community Center on June 18 at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

Explorers of the Deep, ocean and creatures pictured inside D.E.E.P. lettering

Explorers of the Deep

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H Program

Explorers of the Deep returns!

This was the 4-H STEM Challenge from 2022. It involves learning about ocean health, exploration, and the science concepts behind submersibles.

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