State 4-H Fun with Food Science at Home
Register now!Come learn about food science and the food industry AND make homemade ice cream in this fun, hands-on workshop by the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation! There will be $50 Amazon…
State 4-H Fashion Revue
Registration is open!4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18…
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter…
2026 Beef-Weigh in
11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
*Reschedule or Snow date will be Feb. 14 from 9 am –12 pm.
NEW USDA REQUIREMENTS for 2026:
RFID 840 tags…
The Great Seed Event 2026
McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!
Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…
What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…
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2026 Lake County Garden Learning Series
This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master…
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
What to Bring & Expect:
Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need
Unable to attend? Fleece donations or finished blankets may…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Update
Program Highlights
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
9:05 a.m. – 2025 Fungal Disease Update
Presenter: Steve Brand, Extension Agriculture Specialist
Brand will review the…
McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
One of the most important skills that 4-H members can learn is to speak in front of a group. In 4-H, members have many opportunities to practice this skill. Besides doing presentations at the club…