Did you know that approximately every third bite of food is the result of the activity of a pollinator?  Pollinators play an important role in our lives and will be the center of the 4-H Pollinator Celebration on Thursday, July 28th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Youth ages 8-12 can join the celebration at Hall High School, 800 W Erie St., Spring Valley, by registering at go.illinois.edu/hallpollinator.  Participants will learn through hands-on activities making observations in the conservation garden, learning about pollinators, native flowers, and making seed bombs. 

The free event is limited to the first 50 registered by July 21st. Illinois 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth organization in Illinois, challenging youth to “learn by doing” with fun, hands-on activities that teach skills for living.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 309-364-2356. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.