Winnebago County 4-H Public Speaking and Demonstrations
Winnebago County 4-H held its annual Public Speaking and Demonstrations Contest at the Winnebago County Extension office in Rockford on March 12.  This annual event gives 4-H youth, ages 8 to 18, a chance to present to families and community members, as well as compete for a chance to...

Youth Thrive at Winnebago County's Annual 4-H Fun Day in Rockton
Winnebago County recently held its annual 4-H Fun Day at the Prince of Peace Church in Rockton.  This event is a chance for youth aged 8-18 to explore some of the many different project areas available to them through 4-H. Additionally, the event featured teambuilding activities and...

Vermicomposting
Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Vermicomposting” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There is a $5...

Stephenson County 4-H Youth Showcase Public Speaking Skills
On Wednesday, March 12, Stephenson County 4-H families gathered on the Highland Community College campus for the annual Stephenson County 4-H Public Speaking and Demonstrations Contest. This event gave 4-H youth, ages 8 to 18, the opportunity to showcase their communication skills and compete...

Rainwater Management in Your Home Landscape
Join Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator, for “Rainwater Management in Your Home Landscape” on Tuesday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $5 fee to...