4-H

Events

Macramé Pumpkin

September 8, 2026

County

Montgomery

Spark Before Dark: Straw Weaving Bracelets

September 9, 2026

County

Wabash

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

September 10, 2026

4-H Fall Family Camp

September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026

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Blog Posts

From Rocks to Rings: How a Love of Art Became a Jewelry Design Career

September 2, 2026

What if something you loved as a kid could eventually become your career?For jewelry designer and metalsmith Mindy Diaz, it started...

Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers

August 13, 2026

Raising and showing livestock may seem like a niche skill set, but in reality it offers a long list of life skills, character development, and...

4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences

July 21, 2026

4-H meetings are more than just a regular monthly meeting. Just ask the members of the Tazewell Country 4-H club. Located primarily in Hopedale...

Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development

July 21, 2026

The greatest gifts we can give youth in 4-H go beyond a champion banner, plaque, or even letterman jacket. Confidence in their own abilities is the...

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News Releases

September 4, 2026

Kankakee 4-H alumnus honored for exemplary achievements and service
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A Kankakee County 4-H alumnus was among five outstanding Illinois 4-H alumni honored during the Illinois State Fair last month for their individual...

September 4, 2026

Illinois 4-H alumni honored for exemplary achievements and service
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five outstanding Illinois 4-H alumni were honored during the Illinois State Fair for their individual achievements, contributions to their industry or profession, service to the community, and loyalty to the Illinois 4-H...

a smiling group standing in front of a 4-H backdrop

September 4, 2026

Gregg family recognized with 2026 Illinois 4-H Family Spirit Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Gregg family’s 4-H story began more than 70 years ago when Virgil and Edith Gregg organized 4-H clubs in Shelby County and inspired generations of young people to learn and lead. Today, four generations and 17 family members have contributed more...

September 3, 2026

Local youth invited to join 4-H's new World Explorers SPIN Club, kicking off Sept. 17
ROCHELLE, Ill.— Ogle County 4‑H is inviting local youth, ages 8 to 18, to take part in a new cultural education program, the 4‑H World Explorers SPecial INterest (SPIN) Club, beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library, 619 4th Ave.,...

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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...