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Youth from last year's competition cook on a team at tables.

State 4-H Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)

Registration is open!

To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen! 

Our aspiring cake artists and chefs are invited to join us at the…

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Junior Master Naturalist Program – Bug Bytes - Insects Spring 2026

at Avon Township
County: Lake
Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join us to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “super hero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look thru a “bugs eye”, take a bug challenge…
butterfly on pink flowers

Gardening with Native Plants | Stillman Valley

Ogle County Master Gardeners
County: Ogle
Native plants aren’t just beautiful—they play a vital role in supporting local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for native wildlife. Join Ogle County Master Gardener Phil Bratta for a…
raised bed garden

Garden Planning Workshop

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

An older couple eating red apples while they sit on a picnic blanket.

Eat and Educate - Eating Well as You Age

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Learn how nutritional needs change over time and how to make smart, enjoyable food choices that support heart health, bone strength, digestion, and immune function. Gain practical tips for…

Proteins, fruits and vegetables with heart bowl in middle

Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans

County: JoDaviess
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and certain…
Coffee Talk at Hoopeston Public Library with mugs with lattes

Coffee Talk at Hoopeston Public Library

May Session
County: Vermilion

Join Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All for Coffee Talk at the Hoopeston Public Library (110 N 4th St., Hoopeston, IL 60942).

This three-part series will teach participants on eating to…

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Afterschool Networking Group Meeting

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…

Jersey County Courthouse in Jerseyville. A green 4-H clover in upper left corner.

Jersey County History Workshop

County: Jersey

This Jersey County History 4-H Workshop introduces youth to the people, places, and events that shaped Jersey County. Participants explore local history through short presentations and historic…

Baking sheet with Veggies on it

Fire & Flavor

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Whether out camping or at home, cooking outside on a grill is a great time to be outdoors with friends and family to explore delicious eats. Learn about grilling techniques for both meat and…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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