Events
2026 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INFORMATION MEETING
Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library
Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…
Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…
4-H Public Speaking Contest
To Seed or Not to Seed: What Is the Question?
This in-person educational series will guide you through a full gardening season — from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along the…
YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
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Legacy and Law: Navigating Farm Succession
Planning for the future of your farm is essential to protecting your family, your land, and your legacy. Understanding how succession works—and the pitfalls to avoid—can make a meaningful…
4-H Spring Workshop Series: Food Decorating
We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series!
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…