Events

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Peoria 4-H Oak Tree Savanna Planting

County: Peoria

Peoria 4-H will take part in the Green Communities Project with Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District and Peoria Park District. 

Please bring your shovels and gloves!…

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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

Workers in a factory

Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.

Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…

State 4-H: The Art of Coping

Registration is open!

As the school year ramps up and finals approach, this FREE 4-H virtual workshop gives youth a chance to pause, reset, and build practical stress management skills. Through…

a boy in the flower garden

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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4-H Clay Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…

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Master Volunteer Appreciation Gathering

Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties are invited to join us for an afternoon of appreciation, fun, and connection as we…
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Adult Mental Health First Aid for Ag

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free, one-day training gives you the tools to recognize when someone is…

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…

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.,…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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