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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…

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…

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…

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…
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…

Community garden with rows of green crops. People lining the crops to help with harvesting.

Homegrown Harvest: Planting Warm Season Crops

Gardening Workshop Series
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

jar of crystals

Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab

County: Jefferson
Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Discover the science of self-care at our Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Workshop! Participants will create bath bombs, bath salts, and body scrubs…
multiple youth riding bicycles outside

Bike Safety Day 2026

Edwards County
County: Edwards

It's time to get those bicycles out of storage and ready for bike rides around town! Ensure your bikes are in tip-top shape by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

Registration is open!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative…

4-H Camp Kaleido

Stay tuned for information about the 2026 Camp Kaleido!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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