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2026 Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser
The McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation is hosting a Spring Plant Fundraiser through March 9 to raise funds that directly support the McHenry County 4-H program!
This year, the 4-H…
2026 Beef-Weigh in
11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
*Reschedule or Snow date will be Feb. 14 from 9 am –12 pm.
NEW USDA REQUIREMENTS for 2026:
RFID 840 tags…
YQCA In Person Training
LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS:
All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…
Go Wild For Bats!
Get ready to Go Wild for Bats! The Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and University of Illinois Extension – Lake County are teaming up to bring you an exciting, free webinar on February 3, 2026,…
The Great Seed Event 2026
McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!
Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension McHenry County…
Junior Master Naturalist Program
Soar into the World of Raptors with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists!
Discover the fascinating lives of Illinois’ birds of prey through interactive, hands-on experiences…
What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…
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2026 Lake County Garden Learning Series
This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master…
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
What to Bring & Expect:
Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need
Unable to attend? Fleece donations or finished blankets may…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Update
Program Highlights
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
9:05 a.m. – 2025 Fungal Disease Update
Presenter: Steve Brand, Extension Agriculture Specialist
Brand will review the…