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Upcoming Programs and Events

Successfully Managing Your Yard Waste with Compost

Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for an informative and engaging program where you will learn how to manage your yard waste efficiently, letting you get the most out of your yard waste and yard work this fall.

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike. The program will be offered monthly in three locations. Click here to learn more!

Protein, Physical Activity, and Aging: What You Need to Know

Learn how aging impacts muscle health, key nutrition tips, and lifestyle strategies to help you stay strong and independent. Proper nutrition and regular physical activity can slow the rate of muscle loss and support bone health, metabolism, and blood sugar control.

Events

Protein, Physical Activity, and Aging

September 18, 2025

County

Stephenson

Leading Beyond Limits 4-H Volunteer Conference

September 27, 2025

Jo Daviess County 4-H Information Night

September 28, 2025

County

JoDaviess

Growing Great Apples

October 3, 2025

County

Winnebago

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News Releases

September 12, 2025

Succulent Dish Garden Workshop: Design, Create, Cultivate
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for this fun make and take program on succulents. This workshop is being held on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There is a $30 fee and pre-...

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September 10, 2025

Wee Nats Program Returns for Young Nature Explorers
Families in Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to join Wee Nats, a free monthly environmental education program designed for children ages 4–7 and their caregivers. Sessions will be held each month, October through May, in each respective county.Each month, Wee...

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September 10, 2025

Stephenson County’s Ella Gunderson Earns Superior Young Dairy Producer Award at Illinois State Fair
Stephenson County 4-H member Ella Gunderson earned top honors at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16, being named one of three statewide winners in the Superior Young Dairy Producer Award program.Gunderson received a $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., after...

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September 10, 2025

Jo Daviess County 4-H Hosts Information Night for Families Interested in Youth Programming
Elizabeth, Ill. – Illinois 4-H, the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension, will host a 4-H Information Night on Sunday, September 28, at 4 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, located at 204 Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL.This event is designed...

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September 10, 2025

Dorothy Wire Honored with 2025 Illinois 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer Award
Stephenson County 4-H is proud to announce that Dorothy Wire has been selected as one of only two individuals in the state to receive the prestigious 2025 Illinois 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer Award. This honor is the highest recognition given to Illinois 4-H volunteers, celebrating those...

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