4-H

Events

YQCA In Person Training

April 19, 2026

County

McHenry

Plant Trees with 4-H Green Communities

April 21, 2026

County

Kane

DuPage

Spark Before Dark

April 22, 2026

Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Kite Making

April 22, 2026

County

Richland

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Blog Posts

Workshops spark project participation for Peoria County 4-H Fair

April 16, 2026

The Peoria County 4-H Fair is always one of the biggest highlights of the year for local 4-H members. This past year, the fair looked a little...

Young woman piping frosting on a cupcake

4-H food decorating workshop sweetens skills for local youth

March 12, 2026

This winter, Fulton County 4-H offered an appetizing adventure for young...

Hard water fishing – by accident or grand design?

February 23, 2026

Winter’s cold snap brings a range of human reactions. For the select few who celebrate the chance to ice fish, these sub-freezing days are a welcome...

People talking to each other while sitting around a table

4-H officer and leader training strives to grow stronger 4-H clubs through shared leadership

February 11, 2026

Positive youth development starts with providing a safe, welcoming environment. 4-H clubs led by caring volunteers are a key component of a...

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News Releases

A 4-H member shows a volunteer judge his small engine project

April 19, 2026

Illinois Extension volunteers drive $353K in local impact across three Northern Illinois counties
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — For more than a century, University of Illinois Extension has developed educational programs, extended knowledge, and built partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land grant...

April 21, 2026

‘Beyond Ready starts with you:’ 4-H recognizes volunteer efforts
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — As National Volunteer Week is observed nationwide, University of Illinois Extension is recognizing the role volunteers play in delivering research-based programs like 4-H, which has been preparing youth to be...

April 15, 2026

Volunteers' passion helps to grow the next generation of leaders
OREGON, Ill.— Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming.  University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program in Ogle County honors over 100 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25.National Volunteer Week is an opportunity...

4-H participants pose together for a group photo at IVCC.

April 9, 2026

Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam 4-H Public Speaking Contest Results
OGLESBY, Ill. - Youth from Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam Counties displayed their public speaking skills during the 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Illinois Valley Community College. This contest was an inaugural multi-county event where participants brought energy to the stage....

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Videos

We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

Winter Ice Safety

How can you know that ice is safe to walk on? Is old ice safer than new ice? Curt Sinclair, 4-H youth development Extension specialist, walks you through how to stay safe on the ice this winter, covering everything you need to know for winter ice safety including how to make homemade ice picks...