Events

Gardening on a Budget

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

4-H Fall Family Camp

Come out and enjoy all that the camp has to offer as a family! Experience rock climbing, zip lining, archery, hayrack rides, campfires, crafts, cardboard boat racing,…

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings

Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…

Community Science in Your Backyard

At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…

Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference

Join us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are exploring their future educational and career…

4-H Youth 101: Childcare Clinic

Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Have Fun!

Interested in babysitting or helping care for younger siblings? Join us for a hands-on Childcare Clinic designed to help youth build the skills and…

Fur Real Companionship

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…

Become a Dementia Friend

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…