Events

Dial-Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Clinics

Mark your calendar and stop by to see Susan Glassman, Food and Nutrition Educator, to get ready for canning season safely. Over time, dial gauges can become inaccurate, and if the pressure is too low…

Birding Across Kankakee: Aroma Land and Water Preserve

Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

On…

Fur Real Companionship | Mount Morris

Discover the amazing benefits animals bring to older adults! Research shows that pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for…

Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - DePue

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

Diabetes Support Group

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for an interactive session with Nutrition and Wellness…

Embryology in the Classroom Program: Chick Adoption Day

The 4-H Embryology in the Classroom program has chicks to offer for free. The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students. They are straight run, white leghorn breed. 

Chick…

4-H Bloom and Read Service Day

4‑H Bloom & Read Service Day 🌼Join us for a special day of learning, creativity, and giving back! 

4‑H youth will build tiered planter boxes, explore the difference between annuals…

4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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