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4-H Public Speaking Contest

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment.

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Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Yes, You CAN!

Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to…

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Peoria 4-H Federation Meeting

County: Peoria

Peoria 4-H teens love to be a 4-H Federation member! The group meets monthly and work together to plan fun and educational county-wide 4-H events, special recognition opportunities for 4-H…

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Fabulous Frogs

Spring into Spring Gardening Series
County: Winnebago

Do you know which frogs are making the unique sounds you hear in springtime? If you are curious about the amphibians that share our Northern Illinois home, join us to learn more about these tiny…

Meeple Mayhem, your monthly board game fix

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H Program

Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night! 


We will be focusing on different genres/mechanics of tabletop games that will include a…

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Youth Safety and Health in Ag: Guidelines, Safety, and Programs

Illinois AgrAbility | Spring Webinar Series
Take extra time to plan for the safety of all in agriculture. 

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. Each year, more than 2 million youth under the age of 20 are…

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Tree Care Essentials

County: DeWitt

Join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Sarah Vogel for an educational session covering fundamental tree care practices. Learn key techniques like proper planting, watering, pruning, and…

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Your Land | Your Legacy - Prescribed Burn Field Workshop

Prescribed burning is a valuable tool in managing native plant diversity and controlling unwanted vegetation. However, when not utilized correctly, it can pose dangers and prove ineffective. This…

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4-H Passport Party

County: Jefferson, Washington, Marion, Clinton, Bond

Take a trip around the world at this year's Passport Party. 

This is an opportunity for 4-H members to explore multiple countries without having to board a plane. You can set up a booth as…

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Kendall County 4-H International Night

County: Kendall
Travel the World without leaving the suburbs 6:45-8 p.m. - FRIDAY, APRIL 5 in Yorkville

Would you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…

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