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Helping youth find purpose in their lives
Purpose is defined as a strong stable sense of commitment to something that is meaningful to you and makes a difference in the world around you. It...
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Helping teens build self-esteem
One of the best ways to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life is to have good self-esteem. As youth are developing socially,    ...
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4-H Livestock Day takes required certification to the next level of learning and engagement
If you ask most working adults about their required, annual certification processes you may get an eye roll with their response. But if you ask local...
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How to help youth build resiliency
What does resilience look like? It’s that process of how we deal with difficult situations or adversity. Life is full of difficulty, such as...
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Sixth grade students get an up close look at Air Evac during the Ride Right Rally.
Ride Right Rally Teaches Life-Saving Safety Skills to Over 340 Local Youth
Mendon, IL — Off-road vehicle accidents send more than 100,000 people to the emergency room each year in the U.S., with an average of 500-700 lives lost annually. Many of these accidents involve youth—and many are preventable. That’s why Illinois Extension and a coalition of local partners...
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Celebrating 75 years of 4-H camp magic
MONTICELLO, Ill. — The 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello is turning 75 — and Illinois 4-H is inviting past campers, friends, and alumni to celebrate a legacy of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable summer memories.The celebration takes place July 19 at 4-H Memorial Camp, located at 499...
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Government Day brings together students and community leaders
Morris, Ill – Students from across Grundy County came together last week to participate in Government Day, a program put on annually by University of Illinois Extension which teaches civic engagement and community leadership.“Civic engagement...
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Fulton County 4-H expands oak tree savannah project with state forestry grant
CANTON, Ill. - Illinois 4-H and the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts have been selected to receive an Illinois Forestry Development Grant to expand the 4-H Green Communities Oak Tree Savannah planting project in 2025. As part of the initiative, the Fulton County 4-H...
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School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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