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Tough Love in the Wild: Lessons from the White-Tail Doe
Tough love is hard to give and even harder to receive. But for the white-tailed doe that gives birth to twin fawns each May in Illinois, discipline...
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From humble beginnings: The growth of the Mason County 4-H Shooting Sports Club
In 2013, a passionate group of volunteers laid the foundation for one of Mason County’s most respected 4-H special interest clubs: the Mason County 4...
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10 Ways to Empower Teen Leaders in 4-H
Retaining teens in 4-H isn’t just about keeping them busy, it’s about giving them purpose, agency, and support. When we help young people take...
Summer of self-expression: Tips for unlocking creativity all summer long
As the days grow longer, summer offers the perfect canvas for creativity. Whether experimenting with color, dancing barefoot in the grass, or...
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Illinois youth reel in early wins in statewide 4-H fishing tournament
Champaign, Ill.– The Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament is off to a strong start and continues through July 31, 2025. Youth from across the state are casting their lines and competing in this fun, summer-long challenge that celebrates outdoor...
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4-H Members Take Aim During Summer Sizzle Shoot
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members from seven counties gathered to showcase their focus and skill at the annual Summer Sizzle Shoot, held June 7 at the Chillicothe Sportsman’s Club. Eighty-five youth competed in the multi-discipline Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Contest, organized...
Bob Chinn, founder of the Mary M. Chinn Charitable Corporation, and Shasta Hladovcak, 4-H Youth Development Educator, prepare salad ingredients for the class.
Seeds to Harvest Garden Program with Chinn Foundation
MENDOTA, Ill.- Five fifth-grade classes at Northbrook School in Mendota recently participated in Seeds to Harvest, a youth gardening program led by the University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Master Gardeners program. This six-week program introduced students to gardening and plant...
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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...

Preparing Vegetables for Exhibition

Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare vegetables for exhibition. This overview includes how to choose and show various vegetables. 

 

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