The University of Illinois Extension & 4-H & the Children’s Hand-On Museum (CHOM) have teamed up to bring Stephenson County youth, ages 4-12 a fun-filled after school hour of Earth Day Activities. On April 21, from 4-5 p.m. we will be making crafts with recycled items, planting a flower, and learning how we can help make our planet cleaner and healthier. If you’re looking for something fun to do with your children after school, this is the event to attend! 

This event will be held at the Children’s Hands – On Museum, 1233 W. Galena Ave. Freeport, IL. This is a free event for all youth, no 4-H membership necessary to attend. Pre-registration is required at go.illinois.edu/CHOM  & either a membership or daily rate to enter the museum.

For more information about 4-H and youth development programming in Stephenson County, contact Brenda Heimann at the University of Illinois Extension office by phone at 815-235-4125 or by email at bheimann@illinois.edu or visit the website, go.illinois.edu/jsw.

Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in program and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact University of Illinois Extension at 815-235-4125. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.