Events

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4-H International Night 2026

DuPage County and Kane County
County: DuPage, Kane
Travel the World without leaving the suburbsFriday, Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | DuPage Events Center | Wheaton

Would you like to explore multiple…

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Virtual Reality for Cognitive and Social Engagement Among Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Explore how virtual reality is transforming cognitive and social engagement for older adults.

Virtual reality (VR) systems have evolved, become more powerful and accessible to consumers, and offer…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

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Farm to Feed

Social Media and Digital Marketing for Small Farms
County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Calling all direct-to-consumer farmers, small-scale producers, and local food businesses! Are you looking to increase your farm’s social media engagement, build a stronger agricultural marketing…

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State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate meat cuts and demonstrate industry knowledge while building decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Date: March 6, 2026Age: Active 4-H membersLocation…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Save the date! March 7–8, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

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Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover how predictable, responsive home environments shape healthy child development.

Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…

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2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

State 4-H Building a Better 4-H Poster Training

Ever wonder why some posters grab your attention right away? In this workshop, youth will learn simple design and presentation tips that help posters stand out and clearly tell a story. We’ll…

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Outdoors Skills

Spring Break Series
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage
Get outdoors and learn new skills this spring break! 

Join us for a four-part workshop series to teach youth how to have fun and be safe outdoors. Participants will explore topics such as:

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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