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Hot and Fast: Cooking w/ Air Fryer

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Unlock the secrets of air frying and learn how to create meals quickly and efficiently.

 

Register By: October 13

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4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

SPIN Club — open to 4-H and non-4-H youth!
County: Ogle
Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…

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Gateway FS: Behind the Scenes of Agriculture

County: Washington

Join us for the first stop on our Ag Explorers to Ag Ambassadors Tour Series!

On October 16 at 9:00 a.m., youth will get a behind-the-scenes look at Gateway FS in Venedy. Explore a working…

Sliced loaf of pumpkin bread on a cutting board, surrounded by whole pumpkins, pinecones, and autumn leaves, with a 4-H logo in the top right corner.

4-H Pumpkin Bread Take-Home Kit

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Bake and discover with this fun, fall-inspired take-home kit! 
 Each kit will include a recipe and non-perishable supplies for pumpkin bread, as well as a discovery sheet to engage youth…
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Unit 20 Livestock Judging Contest

County: Clark
Join us on October 16 for the 2nd Annual Livestock Judging Contest! 

Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine,…
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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at Blue Ridge Township Public Library, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

The Scoop on Pumpkins
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities. Adults must accompanying youth must be present.
*Register up to a day…
The wild world of wooly worms with 2 wooly worms

The Wild World of Wolly Worms

For Youth ages 5 - 10
County: Lake

The Wild World of Woolly Worms, presented by University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program.  

Together we will: 

Listen to a nature story

Participate in learning…

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Fulton 4-H Achievement Program and Volunteer Recognition

County: Fulton

4-H families, volunteers, and donors are invited to an afternoon event to celebrate "Green and Growing: 125th 4-H Anniversary" 

We are celebrating the anniversary, by celebrating what…

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Tree ID & Me

County: Macon

Tree ID & Me

The whole family is invited to explore the forest!

Use your senses to observe, identify, and appreciate trees in a new way. 4-H and horticulture educators Henry and…

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