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4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences
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...
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Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development
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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Peoria Afterschool Networking Group brings together community agencies to support local youth and families
A strong network of youth-serving organizations can make a lasting difference for young people and families. In Peoria, the collaborative Peoria...
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2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better
By any measure, the recent series of 4-H Shooting Sports events attended by the best 4-H shooting sports competitors in the State of Illinois brought...
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Ogle County 4-H project exhibits to be showcased
OREGON, Ill. — Approximately 580 4-H project exhibits and 950 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s 302 4-H club members in 13 clubs during the 2026 Ogle County Fair, Oregon, July 29 – August 2.  4-H Fairs are held nationally to allow youth the opportunity to exhibit...
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Game On! Youth Invited to Free 4-H Esports Experience in Mt. Vernon
Young gamers across Southern Illinois are invited to power up their skills at an exciting 4-H Esports Workshop and Tournament on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Township High School, 11101 N. Wells Bypass Road, Mt. Vernon, IL.Designed for youth of all experience...
Public Invited to Attend Jefferson County 4-H Shows
The public is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of local youth during the upcoming Jefferson County 4-H General Projects Show and a full week of 4-H livestock and project events at the Jefferson-Franklin County Fairgrounds on the Rend Lake College campus.The Jefferson County 4-H...
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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...

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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