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Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Join us on Saturday mornings for a collection of nature-inspired stories. This session explores the charm of houseplants and succulents. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend. Come learn, imagine,…

Fruit Tree Pruning

Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…

Theatre & Public Speaking Workshop

This 3-hour workshop is for youth ages 8-18. 

Participants will engage in theatre and improv games while learning key techniques to manage nervousness and enhance public speaking skills…

Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Symposium

A day of gardening inspiration and learning

Join University of Illinois Extension educators, local experts, and Master Gardeners for a full day of inspiration, practical workshops, and community…

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…

4-H Poultry Workshop

4-H Volunteer Braylee Gilmore will be teaching the basics of poultry care and sharing her passion for poultry as a 4-H project. For youth ages 8-18. 

4-H Reading and Art Hour

Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, February 23.We would love to share a time of…

YQCA Training

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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4-H Vegetable Gardening Workshop

Join this workshop to learn how to draw a garden plan, when and where to start gardening, how to start seeds, and the essentials for growing a thriving vegetable garden. 4-H members who are…