Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Upcoming Programs and Events

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Plentiful Pantries

During this hands-on program, teens are invited to learn how to make healthy snacks from items in their cupboards. Participation in this program is a great way to get teens in the kitchen to make nutritious snacks for themselves and others.
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Public Speaking Training

Learn to write and perform a speech focusing on how to get your point across to your audience. Also, we will discuss and learn more about the different speech categories available for the 4-H Public Presentation Contest
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Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun returns to offer you gardening tips for the growing season. Join us for this early rite of spring - an educational venture presenting fresh horticultural ideas, insights and techniques.
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4-H Racing Pigeon Clinic

Participants will learn about pigeon care, nutrition, training, racing, and shelter.

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JDC 4-H Worm Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting is a great way for youth of all ages to gain knowledge about the composting process, to see how we can recycle certain food waste, that in turn puts nutrients back into the soil to nurture plants that we can then consume.
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Wee Naturalists

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike.
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Getting Started with Grazing Webinar

Topics that will be discussed will be fencing needs; pasture species; grazing height; seasonal pasture plant growth; estimating the number of animals that your pasture will support for the grazing season, and the different types of grazing management.

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Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

This conference addresses common issues facing fruit and vegetable growers, with the hopes of providing the most up-to-date information to ensure a successful growing season and business.
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2023 Northern Illinois 4-H Camp

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are back to an overnight 4-H Camp and, again, attending Rock River Christian Camp this year, in Polo, Illinois.

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Master Gardener Training 2023 Stephenson County

The Master Gardener program is designed for adults of all ages that desire the opportunity to learn about horticulture and positively impact our local community.
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Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce the fifth annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit that will be held at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport, IL on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.
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Jo Daviess County 4-H Rabbit Clinic

Participants will learn basic care, feeding, grooming, and exhibiting their rabbits during this clinic. Participants may bring their rabbits, but it is optional. If you do not have a rabbit no worries!
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Joys of Gardening

Join us for the 25th Annual JOYS OF GARDENING on February 25, 2023, for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun!
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Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT) Workshops

For 2023, we will be offering in-person CLMT workshops on the eight dates and locations.A range of topics related to the operation, management, and utilization of livestock waste and waste facilities will be covered.

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Join Our Team

We are hiring an Extension Outreach Community Worker. For more details or to apply, click here.
Events

  1. Wee Naturalists | Groundhogs
    University of Illinois Extension (Stephenson County)

  1. 4-H Racing Pigeon Clinic
    East Rockford Pigeon Clubhouse (Winnebago County)

  1. Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference
    NIU-Rockford (Winnebago County)

  1. 4-H Public Speaking Training
    The Machine Shed Restaurant, 7475 E. State St., Rockford, IL (Winnebago County)

  1. Certified Livestock Manager Training 2023 | Freeport
    Stephenson County Farm Bureau Bldg.
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Programs We Offer
Digital Webinars and Trainings

Webinars continue to be offered throughout the state in many different topic areas. To check out the list of upcoming webinars.

 

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