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Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Fulton, Mason

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

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Performance Showcase

County: Jackson

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

Girl with Robot

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…

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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…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

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…

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…

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…
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…

Grow your own groceries pumpkins

Pumpkins and Winter Squash

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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…

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