Annual Stephenson County 4-H Awards & Volunteer Recognition Event
On Saturday, November 2, over 150 volunteers, members, and families gathered at Highland Community College for the annual Stephenson County 4-H Award and Volunteer Recognition Event. Together, they enjoyed an awards ceremony, program updates, and a sweet treat from Megan Marie’s Bakery....
Ignite Your Leadership Potential at the Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action!
Are you ready to step into leadership but unsure where to begin? Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for the Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension at the Freeport Public Library at 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport, Illinois.From 10...
Area youth gained problem-solving skills through “backpack” Community Service Project
Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors organized a Spring Break Backpack Project for area youth in need of food security this past spring. From start to finish 13 youth planned, organized, shopped, and packed 30 backpacks for 30 families and then delivered them to the Boys & Girls Club of...
Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action
Are you ready to step out into leadership but are not sure how to get started? Join University of Illinois Extension at Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action to hear from youth who have stepped out into leadership and been successful. Participants will...