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2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

Lake and McHenry County 4-H
County: Lake

Get ready for an exciting day at the Annual 4-H Robotics Showcase! Spectators are invited to witness the incredible talents of our 4-H members as they compete in the 2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

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4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

Tree Planting with a group

Woodford County Tree Planting Program

County: Woodford
Throughout the spring of 2026, youth in 40 counties throughout Illinois are planting groupings of 25 oak trees on public properties in their county for a total of 1000 newly planted trees across the…
Oak Tree Sapling

4-H Green Communities 2026

County: Lake
The Illinois 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, in partnership with the Lake County 4-H, Soil and Water Conservation District, and Round Lake Park District, is working to rebuild our native…
notebook with drawing of plant

Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal Visitor Center
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

Community Tree Care

Community Tree Planting Workshop

County: Macoupin

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

wildflowers

Spring Wildflower Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods

Phenology of Plants
County: Livingston

Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you note the trees and spring forbs in bloom. Learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. We'll compare…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

4-H Reading and Art Hour

April Session
County: Ford
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, April 27.We would love to share a time of…
youth looking at livestock and writing on a clipboard

Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,…

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