Events
State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest
Save the date!Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!
University of Illinois Meat Science Lab 10:00 a.m.…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
USDA Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host annual Trash Blasts the first Friday of every month from March - June and…
Fruit Tree Pruning
Wee Nats
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Save the date!The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 - more info to come!
Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge of the dairy…
Home, Lawn, and Garden Day
New location! Parke Regency Conference Center
Make your garden thrive with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and horticulture treasures from exceptional businesses and organizations at…
Weekend Gardener
Join us for an enriching experience to explore the world of gardening with expert speakers and engaging discussions. Morning refreshments will be included followed by sessions. Participants…
2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference
The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…
Birdhouse Workshop
Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…