4-H

Events

Kitchen Skillathon

March 28, 2026

County

Edwards

Lawrence

Richland

Wabash

Wayne

Equine Care & Veterinary Skills Workshop

March 28, 2026

County

Bond

Vermilion County 4-H Sewing SPIN Club

March 28, 2026

County

Vermilion

CJMM Horse Showmanship Workshop

March 28, 2026

County

Christian

Jersey

Macoupin

Montgomery

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Blog Posts

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...

A gratifying reflection on a journey with Illinois Extension

February 11, 2026

Joli Pierson, Mason 4-H coordinator, retires from Extension In preparing for retirement from Illinois Extension after nearly 26 years...

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News Releases

4 H members and their families after meal packing event

March 23, 2026

4-H members package thousands of meal kits to fight local food insecuity
MONTICELLO, Ill. — Piatt County 4-H mobilized local youth in the fight against food insecurity on Feb. 28 after receiving a $1000 Food Advocacy Grant. Partnering with...

Teens work at tables during a Teen Teacher training.

March 23, 2026

Teens step up to lead: Illinois 4-H ready to expand Teen Teachers Program to prepare youth for the future
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H is expanding its nationally recognized Teen Teachers program through a competitive grant opportunity from National 4-H Council and Lilly Endowment Inc., positioning young people across the state to be beyond ready for college, careers and community leadership....

March 23, 2026

4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating!
The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, this event will include hands-on learning...

March 6, 2026

Livestock Showmanship Clinic to be held
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - EarlyBird Nutrition, in partnership with Fulton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee, and Fulton County 4-H, will host a free Livestock Showmanship Clinic for all interested youth on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, located at 1325...

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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...