Carroll County 4-H Fair

Come see the amazing work 4-H members have completed this year! The public is welcome. Youth will be displaying projects in more than 50 subject areas, including visual arts, livestock and small…

Set the Stage

"Set the Stage" mini-camp teaches acting skills and explores theatre arts. Come expand your imagination and grow as an actor!

Each day, we will focus on a different skills through fun,…

Growing in the Greenhouse

Join us for fun growing plants and learning in the Sauk Valley Community College Greenhouse Learning Lab. We will explore the world of plants and how they grow in containers and through hydroponic…

4-H at Carriage House

Join us for four weekly lessons about mindfulness that will help teach youth coping and stress management strategies, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how art and working with your hands…

ABCs of School Nutrition

Do any food service staff need USDA Professional Standard training hours?  Did you know the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) requires a minimum of annual training hours for all…

Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Do you love spending time outdoors?  Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the natural world with those around you?  Would you like to help others connect with nature?  If you answered…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

What happens when a pesticide doesn't stay where it's put? 

The landscape of Illinois has been devoted primarily to agriculture for more than 100 years. Agricultural intensification has led to…

State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

Mark your calendar!

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…

Teens as Teachers

nterested in teaching but don't know where to start? Want to build your college resume? How about build leadership skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions. This workshop is for YOU…

DIY Bottle Terrariums

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…