Events

Edwards County 4-H Skillathon & YQCA Training

4-H members ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to attend a skillathon competition followed by YQCA training. YQCA training is required annually for…

Learn and Fun Day 2026

Trinity Lutheran School, BloomingtonLearn new skills through workshops. There is something for everyone! Learn and Fun Day is open to all youth ages 5-18. The cost is $35 per person for 4-H members…

Farm to Future Tour

🌾 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,…

Presidents & Plants: A Hands-on Learning Hour

Bond County 4-H and the Agriculture and Natural Resources team are excited to collaborate on a special President’s Day program for youth! Join us as we explore the history of President’s Day,…

2026 Unit 12 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Contest Event InformationThis contest will be hosted during Learn and Fun Day on Monday, February 16, 2026.Important: You do not need to register for Learn and Fun Day. It is a separate event; the…

Rise and Shine Sourdough Workshop

Join Us for a Sourdough Experience!

Discover the art of sourdough in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn essential techniques — from mixing and folding to scoring beautiful designs. …

Livestock Quiz Bowl

We will have a day filled with fun activities as you test your knowledge of feed, species, equipment, and livestock. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age category. There is no cost to…

Unit 4-H Public Speaking Competition

They say practice makes perfect, especially when applied to public speaking! 4-H members, ages 8-18, from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to enter the five-…

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Rockford 2026

30th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Monday, February 16, 2026, at NIU-Rockford, 8500 E State Street, Rockford, Illinois

To ensure that you receive lunch, please…

After Planting and Tree Responses

Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…