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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners, text shown over pictue of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Intro to Gardening
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…
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Kane County 4-H Foundation Fundraiser

County: Kane
4-H Foundation Sponsors 17th Annual Event

The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its 17th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Prairie…

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April Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
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Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.…

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Livestock Learn and Fun Day

County: McLean
Livestock Learn and Fun Day is a fun-filled day of hands-on experience learning about various species of livestock! Youth will explore a variety of animals while learning simple skills like caring…
Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club with sewing machine and fabrics in background

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club

Intro to Quiliting
County: Vermilion

Join Our 4-H Sewing SPIN Club!
Are you a young, creative mind eager to learn the art of sewing? Look no further! Our 4-H Sewing Club is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity and…

Tropical Plants

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

County: Livingston
Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals

YQCA In Person Training

County: McHenry

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

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