4-H Junior Master Naturalist program

Discover the magical world of mammals!

Explore local McHenry County predator-prey relationships, animal adaptations, ecology, and learn all about deer, coyotes, foxes, beaver, rabbits,…

McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Public Speaking Contest: Registration for the Public Speaking Contest is now live. Please register for the event. STATE eligible categories: • Formal Speech - Beginner & Advanced •…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

Lake County 2025 Plant Sale

Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant sale…

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Discover simple steps to organize your space and financial documents.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…