Events
4-H Public Speaking
Communication skills are essential for success—and 4‑H youth are ready to take the stage! Join us for the annual 4‑H Public Speaking Contest, where members demonstrate leadership, confidence,…
4-H Fun Day
4-H Super Saturday
All 4-H members ages 5-18 are invited to participate. Cost is $25 per participant. Participants are asked to register by Friday, March 6. Class sizes will be limited so early registration is…
4-H Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop
Homemade noodles are easier to make than you might think! With a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can learn to make homemade noodles like your parents and grandparents. Katelyn Case,…
2026 DeWitt, Macon, Piatt Public Speaking Contest
Divisions for the contest include:
Formal SpeechSelf-written | Notecards allowed | No props or costumes | Individual | 4-5 minutes (Beginner) 5-6 minutes (Advanced)Illustrated SpeechSelf-…Conservation@Home's 2026 Spring Ephemerals webinar
Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this free one-hour webinar to explore…
Wild Neighbors: Coyotes
Coyotes are one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and, for some, wild beauty. There are many stories about…
Migratory Birdwatching Hike
Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Amboy Marsh, an Illinois…
4-H Needle Felting Workshop
Join Champaign County 4-H for an exciting needle felting workshop on Sunday, March 22, from 2 - 3:30 P.M. at the Champaign County Extension Office (801 N. Country Fair Dr., Champaign, IL 61821).…
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Outdoors Skills
Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:
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