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Two young people participate in a livestock skillathon identifying various cuts of meat displayed on tables. A green 4-H clover is in the bottom left corner.

4-H Livestock Skillathon

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
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…
Tie Eye

Livingston/Woodford 4-H Project Workshop

County: Livingston, Woodford
Join us for a fun and hands-on 4-H workshop where creativity meets nature! Participants will explore three exciting projects:

 Tie-Dye Clothing Embellishment: Learn the art of tie-dye and…
Seeds in seed packets

Lake County Master Gardener Seed Expo

CLC - GRAYSLAKE CAMPUS
County: Lake
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…

Coding

4-H Scratch Coding: Rocket Rock Blaster

County: McLean
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,…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals

YQCA In Person Training

County: McHenry

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:…

A person aims a bow at a target at s outdoor archery range. A 4-H logo in the top right corner.

4-H Shooting Sports

Archery
County: Christian, Montgomery
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…
Felt snowman workshop

Needle Felted Fuzzies Workshop

County: McLean
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…

cartoon children playing outside

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Nature's Green Things
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…
tractor with bales on a wagon

Farm to Future Tour

County: Clinton, Bond, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

A person writing in a lined notebook on a wooden table next to a white mug with coffee in it.

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

County: Randolph

Do you have treasured memories from your past that you would like to record? Have you written down the special moments of your life to share with your family? Everyone has a unique and individual…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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