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Events (37)

Illinois 4-H State Archery Shoot

8AM - 5PM

Sat, 09/19/2020 - 12:00

Pekin

Staying Safe at Home Webinar - Youth Edition

6 PM

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:00

Zoom online platform

Edgar County 4-H Awards Drive-Thru

4-6 PM

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 12:00

Edgar County Extension Office, 210 W. Washington, Paris, IL 61944

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Lawrence County Federation Meeting, Thursday, September 24 at 6 p.m. by Zoom

6 p.m.

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

By Zoom

McLean County 4-H New Family Orientation

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

Edwards County Record Collection

Due by 4:30 p.m.

Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:00

Edwards Co. Extension Office

Lawrence County Drive Through Fair Awards! September 25, 6-7 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:00

Lawrence County Extension Office

Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot

8AM - 4PM

Sat, 09/26/2020 - 12:00

Bunker Hill

National 4-H Conference

Sat, 09/26/2020 - 12:00

National 4-H Conference

Sun, 09/27/2020 - 12:00

National 4-H Conference

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 12:00

4-H in the Park

3:30 PM

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 12:00

Coates Park
550 S Greenwood Park
Decatur, IL

National 4-H Conference

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 12:00

National 4-H Conference

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00

Lawrence County Leaders Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 6 p.m. Via Zoom

6 p.m.

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00

Via Zoom

National 4-H Conference

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 12:00

Phishing in 2020 Virtual Workshop

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Sat, 10/03/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

Opportunities: 4-H Week Webinar Series (DuPage/Kane/Kendall)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (times vary by session)

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 12:00 - Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:00

Online

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4-H in the Park

3:30 PM

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:00

Goodwin Park
1030 North Ct.
Mt. Zion, IL 62549

Lawrence County Celebrates National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10

All Week

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00

Illinois 4-H State Rifle Shoot

8AM - 5PM

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00

Bloomington

National 4-H Week October 4-10, 2020I

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00

Illinois 4-H State Pistol Shoot

8AM - 5PM

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00

Bloomington

Illinois 4-H State Pistol Shoot

8AM - 5PM

Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:00

Bloomington

Illinois 4-H State Rifle Shoot

8AM - 5PM

Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:00

Bloomington

Camouflage in Nature Virtual Workshop

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

4-H Officer Training (Unit Wide)

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sat, 10/17/2020 - 12:00

Online

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McLean County 4-H New Family Orientation

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Mon, 10/19/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

4-H Officer Training (Unit Wide)

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 12:00

Online

cjmm - 4-H Officer Training

Seasonal Changes Virtual Workshop

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

Find Your Spark

4:00 PM

Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:00 - Wed, 12/09/2020 - 12:00

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Edwards County Achievement Night Tentative Date

7 p.m.

Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:00

Teacher Tuesdays - STEM and Health Resources

5 to 6:30 PM

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 12:00

Zoom online platform

McLean County 4-H New Family Orientation

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:00

Zoom

Teacher Tuesdays - Arts Resources

5 to 6:30 PM

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:00

Zoom online platform

Somewhere County 4-H Robot Workshop

9-11 AM

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00

Some Town Public Library

Somewhere County 4-H Robot Making Workshop

9 - 11 AM

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00

ANYWHERE WITH INTERNET ACCESS

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Blog Posts (32)

STEAM Activity and Career Exploration Videos Educate and Connect with Youth

STEAM Coordinator shows page with fingerprints

My perspective: A member's story on virtual 4-H

Positive Youth Development Continues Through 4-H Virtual Shows

4-H Cloverbud holding project

4-H stressing tree stand safety for hunters

Tree Stand Safety

4-H Embryology in the Classroom Continues to Grow with New and Returning Classrooms

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Extension Programs Continue Through a Variety of Online Venues

4-H Members Continue to Serve Others Even During Shelter-in-Place and Social Distancing

Handmade cards from 4-H youth sent to senior citizens

4-H provides hope, food to Southern Illinois

photo of 4H members

Mason County Kountry Kritters 4-H Club Meet for an Intergenerational Experience

group of 4-Hers with senior citizen

4-H Provides Public Speaking Development at the Club, County, and State Levels

4-H girl giving illustrated talk

4-H Volunteers Crista Hartstirn and Nancy Williams Play Integral Role In Successful Programs

4-H Volunteers with awards

Turn Wednesdays into Mondays

Message from Illinois 4-H

Message from Illinois 4-H

4-H Tech Changemakers Teach Digital Literacy Skills to Adult Community Members

Teens help a senior citizen use an electronic device.

Mason County 4-H Federation Members Spread Holiday Cheer Along with an Important Message

4-H youth distributing gifts to farmers

4-H 10 Gallon Challenge Service Learning Project Fostered Leadership and Generosity

Youth holding milk vouchers

Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students

teacher helping girl use a microscope

4-H Federation Service Learning Food Drive Helps Provide Healthy Food to County Pantries

three teen 4-H members and two adults standing in food pantry with collection of food on counter

4-H Members Gain Technical Expertise and Soft Skills Through Livestock Projects

4-H member with black heifer

Students Learn Computer Science Skills Critical to Future Careers During Annual STEM Academy

young boy holding AWS robotic car shell

What I Do and Why It Matters - Katharine Girone

three 4-H staff members in group photo

4-H Engineering Adventures Program Increases Students’ Enjoyment of Science

boys working on engineering project

STEM Bootcamp Connects High School Girls with Professional Women in Local STEM Careers

two girls wearing lab coats and safety goggles

College of ACES Dean and Extension Director Connect With Staff and Stakeholders

Dr. Shelly Nickols-Richardson shaking hands with a 4-H teen

What I Do and Why It Matters - Joli Pierson

two ladies holding up a marketing photo frame

4-H Clubs Instill Public Speaking Skills In Youth Of All Ages Through Talks And Demonstrations

young 4-H girl giving a talk

4-H Provides Many Opportunities for Leadership Skill Development

three teenage girls

What I Do and Why It Matters - Cathy Ludolph

three 4-H staff members in group photo

4-H Karate Club Offers Unique Opportunity to Reach Youth with Positive Youth Development

kids doing karate with teacher standing in background

4-H Programming Exposes Young Women to New Technology and Related Careers

girls using virtual reality goggles

Turn Wednesdays into Mondays

News Releases (198)

Edwards County 4-H Show Virtually at the Illinois State Fair-Results Here!

Bureau County 4-H members see success at Illinois State Fair

Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover fall campaign kicks off October 7

4-H Candy Making SPIN Club begins September 26 in Morrison

Fulton County 4-H celebrates new 4-H year

Bureau County 4-H to Honor Virtual Show Participants

Fall Expansion & Review: We Welcome Your Input!

LaSalle County 4-H holds Virtual Show Award Drive-Thru

Tree stand safety for deer hunters starts on the ground

Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment

Macon County 4-H offers park program

Teacher Tuesdays provide STEAM resources for educators

Extension provides youth activities on rain gardens, watersheds, wetlands

New educators and specialists join Illinois Extension team

Local 4-H staff, teens offer national water quality program

Illinois 4-H Recognizes 4-H Seniors

Positive youth development continues through 4-H virtual shows

4-H members earn awards in virtual show

Three local volunteers among 2020 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame honorees

4-H Hall of Fame volunteers announced, honored at virtual ceremony

Kendall County 4-H members shine in 2020 virtual 4-H show

4-H webinar aims to help children stay safe while home alone

Edwards County 2020 Virtual Dog, Small Animal, Horse, Sheep, and Goat Results

Ava Anderson from Edwards Co. Selected for State Food Advocacy Team

DuPage youth share projects online for 2020 virtual 4-H show

Edwards County 2020 Beef and Swine Results

Henderson County 4-H Fair Swine Show results

Henderson County 4-H Fair Beef Show results

Henderson County 4-H Fair Goats and Sheep Show results

Henderson County 4-H Fair General Show results

Henderson County 4-H Fair Poultry and Rabbit Show results

4-H Embryology in the Classroom continues to grow with new and returning classrooms

Kane County 4-H'ers showcase knowledge, skills in 2020 virtual show

Edwards County 2020 Food & Clothing Results

Edwards County 2020 General Show Results

Knox County 4-H Fair Swine Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Sheep Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Rabbit Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Poultry Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Horse Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Goat Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair General Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Dog Show results

Knox County 4-H Fair Beef Show results

Calling All Creative Young Chefs to Show Us Your Cooking Skills

Warren County 4-H Fair Goat and Sheep Show results

Warren County 4-H Fair Swine Show results

Warren County 4-H Fair Beef Show results

Warren County 4-H Fair General Show results

Warren County 4-H Fair Poultry and Rabbit Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Beef Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Horse Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Poultry Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Swine Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Sheep Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair General Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Goat Show results

McDonough County 4-H Fair Rabbit Show results

Virtual 4-H shows build alumni relationships

Teens & Mental Health: Study finds 7 in 10 teens struggle with mental health

4-H senior makes COVID-themed prom dress out of duct tape

Extension expands programming, continues virtual 4-H shows in August

Outside isn't canceled: 12 ways to get your kids outside and away from a screen

Illinois 4-H celebrates achievements of national qualifiers

Fulton 4-H members participate in performing arts project

Fulton 4-H members participate in public speaking

Virtual STEAM career exploration for middle schoolers

Virtual youth cooking school offered July 13 - 16

Project learning never stops in 4-H

2020 Edwards County Virtual Food & Clothing Results

Summer STEM professional development for educators

Illinois 4-H members step up to serve communities

Parents can encourage positive youth development while staying-at-home

Area 4-H youth earn top honors in online equine contest

4-H Provides Public Speaking Development at the Club, County, and State Levels

2020 Edwards County Food & Clothing Show Going Virtual

Mason County 4-H Senior Spotlights

4-H offers STEM challenges that can be done from home

Mason County Kountry Kritters 4-H Club Meet for an Intergenerational Experience

4-H woodworker turns project into business

Extension continues transition to online webinars, 4-H shows, events

Mentor Matching Engine Is Focus of Next Teacher Tuesdays Virtual Event

University of Illinois Extension Celebrates St. Clair County 4-H Volunteers April 19 - 25

University of Illinois Extension Celebrates Madison County 4-H Volunteers April 19 - 25

Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows

Online Leaning with 4-H

Fulton 4-Her Emma Eathington Honored with Illinois 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships

4-H overnight camping canceled for summer

4-H club is 3-D printing medical face shields for hospitals

4-H Tech Changemakers Teach Digital Literacy Skills to Adult Community Members

These members are experiencing all 4-H offers

These members are experiencing all 4-H offers

Illinois 4-H Foundation awards $45,000 in scholarships

Tri-County Youth Honored with 2020 State 4-H Awards

Program cancellations and postponements

Dog Show Classes Held for 4-H Youth

Franklin County Students Participate in Teen Conference

Kids Experienced Hands on Learning at Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday

Local FFA and 4-H Members Place at Livestock Judging Contest

4-H Teaches Budding Ag Scientists about Cover Crops

Knox County 4-H’er wins state award

Celebrate 4-H Volunteers April 19-25

4-H Hosts Annual International Night on March 6 in Wheaton

Juntos / Together 4-H – Preparación Universitaria y Profesional, Serie de 5 semanas para Adolescentes y Familias Latinas Comienza el 31 de marzo en Moline, IL

Juntos/Together College and Career Readiness 5-Week Series for Latino Teens and Families Starts March 31 in Moline, IL

2020 – Illinois 4-H/ Illinois Junior Spring Thing Results for Boone, McHenry, Winnebago & Lee County

Knox 4-H Binary Bullets compete at state

Youth Develop New Skills At 4-H Clover Clinic

4-H: It's Not Just For Little Kids

Molly Warner selected to represent Illinois at National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.

Michelle Wang to Serve on Space Mission Control Team

Peoria County Embryology in the Classroom Spring 2020

Kane County 4-H Hosts International Night in St. Charles

Follow a Passion or Find Something New this Spring Break

Fulton 4-H Barrow Tattooing and Weigh-Ins

Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports To Hold Spring Session

Talking to your Kids about Black History Month

$10,000 donation supports 4-H

Training the Next Generation of Shooting Sports Enthusiasts

Cooking and Booking Club available to local youth in Dixon

Peoria 4-H Karate Club Begins Spring Session

Local Youth Learn about Bees and Candle Making

Fulton County 4-H Offers College Scholarships

8th Annual Bridge Bust Breaks Records

Youth can Explore Rocket Science and Aviation in February

Fulton 4-H Steer Tattoo and Weigh-In Date Announced

Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp – Change Your Child’s Life!

Clark County 4-H Announces Livestock Ownership Dates for the 2020 4-H Fair

4-H FOUNDATION FUND DRIVE UNDERWAY

Jackson County 4-H to Host Leather Workshop for Youth

Mason County 4-H Federation Members Spread Holiday Cheer Along with an Important Message

4-H Clover Clinic Set For February 15

Community Service Is an Important Part of 4-H

4-H 10 Gallon Challenge Service Learning Project Fostered Leadership and Generosity

The Food Lab Club Comes to Thomson Library

Aim High with Youth Shooting Sports

4-H Teens to teach Digital Skills in Whiteside County

CHS Donates $10,000 to Lee County 4-H

Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students

4-H and the Y focus on Social and Emotional Development

Registration is now open for the 2020 sessions of Embryology in the Classroom

Mason County 4-H Shooting Sports… Members and Coach Earn Their Way to 2020 4-H National Shooting Sports Competition

Local 4-H clubs win state award

Macon County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards

Dewitt County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards

Macon County 4-H Member Receives State Award

Outstanding 4-H Members Recognized at Fulton County 4-H Achievement Night

These members are experiencing all 4-H offers

Oker honored for work in veterinary science

Key Award celebrates youth service and mentoring

Farm Bureau salutes outstanding 4-H members

Foundation awards $49,000 in 4-H scholarships

Fulton County 4-H Achievement Program Set For November 10

Jackson County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

4-H Clubs Promote 4-H Through Displays

Shooting Sports On Target, On the Range and in Life

Randolph County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

On target, on the range and in life

Dogs win the day at state 4-H contest

Illinois earns fifth at national dairy contest

Illinois 4-H communicator wins national column award

Nuger honored for 4-H STEM programming

4-H hunger summit earns citizenship award

Extension staff honored for ag literacy programming

Littig receives national youth award

Franklin County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

4-H Federation Service Learning Food Drive Helps Provide Healthy Food to County Pantries

Perry County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

4-H Teen Teacher Program Comes to Fulton County

Fulton County 4-H Federation Officers Are Elected

Kyle Spangler Receives 4-H State Award Scholarship

Safe Trick or Treat Night to be held at Havana Jr. High School on October 25, 2019

Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Excel at State Competition

Fulton County 4-H Member Had Unique State Fair Experience

Fulton County 4-H Member Does Well at State Junior Poultry Show

Get to Know 4-H this October with Free Family-Friendly Events

Adventures Await! Illinois 4-H Invites New Members to join the program

Feuerborn and Heidrich Named to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Mohr descendants claim 4-H family award

4-H Members Gain Technical Expertise and Soft Skills Through Livestock Projects

4-H ROBOTICS SPIN CLUB TO FORM IN PARIS

Local volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Wollin wins state poultry contest

$15,000 awarded to animal science scholars

Contest prepares young dairy producers

Randolph County 4-H to Host Scavenger Hunt

4-H volunteers in our area inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Students Learn Computer Science Skills Critical to Future Careers During Annual STEM Academy

Illinois 4-H Foundation Honors 80 Volunteers

Crawford County Woman Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Mohr descendants claim 4-H family award

4-H Foundation celebrates volunteers

New 4-H Year Begins September 1

Fulton 4-H Members Do Well In State Fair Junior Livestock Shows

4-H prepares youth for Life-Join starting September 10th!

University of Illinois Extension’s Mercer County office relocates to Viola starting in September

Tri-County 4-H Members Demonstrate Care and Skills with Canine Companions

4-H Youth Prepare for Franklin County Fair

Staff (31)

Brooke Baker

Brooke Baker

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development-Grundy County

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Janis Blout

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Fulton County

Jamie Boas staff photo

Jamie Boas

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Jamita Brown

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

Lindsey Burden

Lindsey Burden

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Beth Chatterton

Beth Chatterton

Program Coordinator, 4-H McDonough County

McCala Miller

McCala Crawford

Program Coordinator, 4-H

Rachel Davidson

Rachel Davidson

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Beth Dellatori

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

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Katharine Girone

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Tazewell County

Amy Henschen

Amy Henschen

Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development

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Tanya L. Hetelle

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

Juilan Inniss

Juilan Inniss

Program Coordinator, 4-H SPIN

Trinity Johnson

Trinity Johnson

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Deb Koch

Debra Koch

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development-Kankakee County

April Littig

April Littig

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Cathy Ludolph

Cathy Ludolph

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Peoria County

Nicole Nelson

Nicole Nelson

Program Coordinator, 4-H Knox County

staff photo of Joli Pierson

Joli Pierson

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Mason County

Shannon Range

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

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Judy Schmidt

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Metro

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Emily Schoenfelder

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Kristi J Stout

Kristi J Stout

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Cara Thiems

Cara Thiems

Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Jenna Ward

Jenna Ward

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Anthony Warmack

Anthony Warmack

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development-Will County

Olivia Warren

Olivia Warren

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Jan Wenke

Jan Wenke

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Charles Young University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator

Charles Young

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Amy Zepp

Amy Zepp

Program Coordinator, 4-H Sangamon County