Young farmers seek solutions to entry barriers
Young and beginning farmers face many challenges, including access to land, financial capital, technical knowledge and support, social networks, adequate labor, marketing experience, health insurance, and childcare.
University of Illinois Extension is wading...
Wizarding world of 4-H school coming soon
Rockford, IL- University of Illinois Extension will be offering Wizarding World of 4-H School this summer on Wednesday, June 29. The school will be held at Prince of Peace Church in Rockton between 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Participants will begin the morning being randomly sorted into their houses,...
Local youth invited to attend the “Wizarding World of 4-H” event
Freeport, IL- University of Illinois Extension will be offering a “Wizarding World of 4-H” event on June 28, 2022. This will be a brand new year of magical fun and will take place at the Highland Community College – in Building H-201 between 9:00 am-noon. After check-in, participants will be...
Bass Fishing SPIN Club offered by University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Youth Development
Winnebago County 4-H is offering a bass fishing SPIN (Special Interest) Club program June 6-10, 2022 focused on attracting Jr. High level youth to the sport of fishing with a specific focus on largemouth bass. This program is offered to youth ages 11-14 with previous fishing experience. The...
Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Freeport, IL----Have a gardening question? The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers that will provide you with a research-based...
Brush up on your canning skills this spring!
Freeport, IL---It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to know what is going into your food, or because it benefits the environment by reducing one’s carbon footprint, home food preservation continues...
Spring Invasive and Problematic Plants in the Landscape
With the warmer weather, things are starting to green up. Our landscapes are coming back to life with the showy displays of new plant growth and flowers. But are all those the plants you expected and want? Are there plants taking over your landscape, timber, or open areas? Some of these are...
Babysitting Clinic Planned
Take care of the kids in your neighborhood when their parents can't be with them!
University of Illinois Extension will be offering a babysitting clinic this summer. Interested youth may choose to attend the clinic on June 6 at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building between 9 am- 2:...
Wizarding world of 4-H school coming soon
ROCKTON, IL- University of Illinois Extension will be offering Wizarding World of 4-H School this summer on Wednesday, June 29. The school will be held at Prince of Peace Church in Rockton between 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Participants will begin the morning being randomly sorted into their houses,...
Keep youth busy this summer
Summer is right around the corner, and if you are like many parents, you are wondering how you will keep the kids busy when school is out. Let us help you keep your children engaged this summer with the June, I MADE That! educational cooking kit.
The do-it-yourself kit is a fun...
4-H Camp Counselors Impact Youth in Positive Ways
Twenty local teens will soon be serving as 4-H Camp Counselors for over 100 youth for the 2022 4-H Day Camp in Polo, IL. While camp is an amazing way to teach younger youth to make good decisions, learn to be independent, make life-long friendships, and gain new skills, the experience for camp...
Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Day Camp – Change Your Child’s Life!
Registration for 4-H Day Camp 2022 is open! 4-H Day Camp is set for June 14, 15, and 16 at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo, IL. Sign up today to get your child in on all of the amazing fun! Youth may choose to participate in all three days of camp or attend the dates that work best in their...
Youth compete in robotics competition that’s out of this world
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Youth from 13 teams across Illinois demonstrated their learning, celebrated their accomplishments, and interacted with others who share an interest in robotics at the...
Kids Experienced Hands on Learning at Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday
Freeport, IL – University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual 4-H Super Saturday on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at local Farm Bureau Office. Super Saturday is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program. ...
2022 Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest February 26, 2022 – Bloomington, IL
Fifty 4-H’ers Participate in State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, East Peoria, Illinois. Fifty 4-H members throughout Illinois participated in the contest. Those...
Youth quick recall tested at state dairy contest
Bloomington, Ill. – 4-H members had their knowledge and quick recall of information tested at the Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on Feb. 26 at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. Fifty 4-H members from 10 counties throughout Illinois came together to participate in...
Earth Day Activities with 4-H
The University of Illinois Extension & 4-H & the Children’s Hand-On Museum (CHOM) have teamed up to bring Stephenson County youth, ages 4-12 a fun-filled after school hour of Earth Day Activities. On April 21, from 4-5 p.m. we will be making crafts with recycled items, planting a flower...
