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White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Macoupin

Show us your creative side and design the 2026 4-H Showbook Cover!

Entry Requirements:

"Macoupin County 4-H Showbook" and the year "2026" must be shown somewhere in your design.Use any 4-…
Looking down a row of beef cattle sticking their heads through to eat from a feed bunk

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Bloomington

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

County: Montgomery

Show us your creative side and design the 2026 4-H Showbook Cover!

Entry Requirements:

"Montgomery County 4-H Showbook" and the year "2026" must be shown somewhere in your design.Use any…

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Bridge Bust 2026

County: Kendall, DuPage, Kane
12th 4-H BRIDGE BUST

Note: Team registration open now!

Join us for the 12th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging program tests bridge-building prowess, and…

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Livingston County 4-H Beef Tattoo and Weigh-In

County: Livingston

4-H members planning to show steers (or market heifers in Livingston County) in the county or state shows this summer must have their animals weighed and tattooed at a 4-H event. The Livingston…

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Wee Nats

Rocks
County: Stephenson
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…
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The Great Seed Event 2026

McHenry County
County: McHenry

McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!

Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Rocks
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…
Trained youth gather at the Capitol.

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

Save the date!

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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