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Whitetail buck in flight
Read article: Sparking youth to embrace the outdoor lifestyle: Connecting the dots
Sparking youth to embrace the outdoor lifestyle: Connecting the dots
Illinois 4-H, built on the powerful philosophy of “Learn by Doing,” is on a mission to rekindle young people’s connection to nature through hands-on...
Youth sitting and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk
Read article: Immersive ways to experience art this summer
Immersive ways to experience art this summer
This summer, don’t just look at art, experience it! Whether it’s walking through bustling art fairs, repurposing summer treasures, of creating art...
fawn in a weed patch.
Read article: Tough love in the wild: Lessons from the white-tail doe
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...
A leader plane leading other planes.
Read article: 10 Ways to Empower Teen Leaders in 4-H
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...

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