University of Illinois Extension

Events (142)

4-H Teen Teacher Training CORE (Hillsboro)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sat, 01/29/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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McLean County Beef Tattooing

After 9:00 a.m.

Sat, 01/29/2022 - 12:00

Reel Livestock Center - 174 Danvers Road, Congerville, IL 61729

LaSalle County 4-H Let's Talk 4-H Public Presentations

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sat, 01/29/2022 - 12:00

LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N 31st Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

McHenry County 4-H Just Wing It Pollinator Guest Speaker Presenation 1/30/22

2:30 PM

Sun, 01/30/2022 - 12:00

ZOOM

Bee and Butterfly

Crawford County Hippology Informational Meeting

5:30 PM

Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:00

Illinois Extension Office, 216 S. Cross Street, Robinson, IL

Lee County 4-H Photography SPIN Club

3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:00 - Mon, 02/28/2022 - 12:00

Ruth Edwards Nature Center, Dixon

Youth taking a picture with a camera.

Teacher Tuesdays | Integrating STEM and SEL

5:30 to 6:30 PM

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:00

Bradley University, Olin Hall, Peoria, IL

woman and children looking through microscope

Edwards County Scrumptious Science

3:30 -5 p.m.

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County High School Home Economics Room

McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Feb 1

6:30 PM

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:00

Lazy K Ranch, 18209 Collins Rd., Woodstock IL, 60098

Horse Sense

Taste of 4-H Cooking Club (Carroll County)

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:00 - Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:00

Naaman Diehl Auditorium, Mt. Carroll

Youth learning to cut vegetables.

Lawrence County Winter Cloverbud Series-One

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:00

Virtual

Australia Connecting with Cultures & Continents Online Workshop

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:00

Via ZOOM online

Flyer

Macon County 4-H Maroa-Forsyth STEAM CLUB

3:45 PM

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:00

Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood St., Forsyth

yellow background with bright blue wind mill, lightening bolt, apple, text "STEAM CLUB", and text "THURSDAYS JAN 13 - FEB 17 3:45 PM" neon green flashes by the lightening bolt and bolt shapes, black and white 4-H Clover

Peoria County 4-H Federation Meeting

6 PM

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:00

Kickapoo Township Hall

Put It Up! Youth Jams & Jellies Workshop

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00 - Sat, 03/26/2022 - 12:00

University of Illinois Extension Education Center & Community Teaching Kitchen, 944 First Street, LaSalle, Il 61301

Fulton County 4-H Steer Tattoo and Weigh-in

8 - 10 AM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Fairview Sale Barn

Peoria 4-H Beef Weigh-in and Tattooing

8 to 10 AM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Stark County Fairgrounds, 310 Diagonal ST, Wyoming

Knox County 4-H Steer Weigh-In

10AM - 11:30AM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Knoxville

Mason and Tazewell Steer Tattoo and Weigh-In

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Greenhaven Animal Clinic, San Jose

4-H Hangry Birds (Hillsboro)

10 AM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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Paper Crafts Workshop - Livingston County

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sat, 02/05/2022 - 12:00

Livingston County Extension Office, 1412 S. Locust Street, Pontiac

Paper Crafts Workshop with picture of flowers made from folded paper

4-H Fairy Garden Community Service (Hillsboro)

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00 - Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:00

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Bureau 4-H Valentine's Workshop

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

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Christian County Community Service Food Pantry

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00 - Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Christian County Extension Office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, IL 62568

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4-H Hearts Take Home Kit (Taylorville)

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00 - Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:00

Christian County Extension Office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, IL 62568

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4-H Livestock Judging Team (Jerseyville)

4 - 6 PM

Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00

JCHS Ag Room

Wabash County Cooking Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:00

Allendale Ruritan Building

4-H String Art (Carlinville)

6 - 7 PM

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL, 62626

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Edgar County Youth Food Challenge

6:30 PM

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:00

Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building

Piatt County 4-H STEAM at Cerro Gordo Civic Center

3:30 PM

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:00

Cerro Gordo Civic Center, 304 North St, Cerro Gordo, IL

Girl painting

Piatt County 4-H Photography Club

3:30 PM

Wed, 02/09/2022 - 12:00

Click Studio, 113 S. State St., Monticello, IL 61856

Green background with Photos

Lawrence County Winter Cloverbud Series-Two

Pickup Supplies on Friday before live event/Facebook Live Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.

Wed, 02/09/2022 - 12:00

Virtual

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 02/09/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

Piatt County 4-H STEAM at Blue Ridge Township Public Library

3:30 PM

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 12:00

Blue Ridge Township Public Library, 106 E Oliver St, Mansfield, IL

Boy and Girl with test tubes

Web Development through Games Club Begins Winter Session

6 to 7:30 PM

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 12:00

Illinois Math Academy in Northwoods Mall

Macon County 4-H Maroa-Forsyth STEAM CLUB

3:45 PM

Thu, 02/10/2022 - 12:00

Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood St., Forsyth

yellow background with bright blue wind mill, lightening bolt, apple, text "STEAM CLUB", and text "THURSDAYS JAN 13 - FEB 17 3:45 PM" neon green flashes by the lightening bolt and bolt shapes, black and white 4-H Clover

Warren County 4-H Steer Weigh-In

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

Abingdon

Arctic Animals Cloverbud Workshop - Livingston

10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

1412 S. Locust Street, Pontiac

First Aid & CPR Certification Class for 4-H'ers and Volunteers

9:00 AM

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

4-H Clubhouse, 507 Locust, Marshall, IL

Livingston County Steer and Market Heifer Weigh-in

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

Livingston County 4-H Park, 18142 4-H Park Road, Pontiac, IL 61764

Parliamentary Procedure and 4-H Officers Training

5 - 7 pm

Sat, 02/12/2022 - 12:00

Speer Funeral Home, 2502 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL

gavel

February 4-H in a Bag- Crystal Snowflakes

2:00 pm

Mon, 02/14/2022 - 12:00

Online

McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Feb 15

6:30 PM

Tue, 02/15/2022 - 12:00

1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098

Horse Sense

Piatt County 4-H STEAM at Atwood-Hammond Library

3:30 PM

Tue, 02/15/2022 - 12:00

Atwood-Hammond Library, 123 Main St, Atwood, IL 61913

Child with STEAM activities

Cloverbud Tissue Paper Heart Canvas

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, 02/15/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

hearts strung on twine

4-H YQCA Training - Knox County

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00

Galesburg

Lawrence County Winter Cloverbud Series-Three

Pickup Supplies on Friday before the Live Event/Facebook live Feb. 16 5 p.m.

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00

Virtual

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

Macon County 4-H Maroa-Forsyth STEAM CLUB

3:45 PM

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:00

Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood St., Forsyth

yellow background with bright blue wind mill, lightening bolt, apple, text "STEAM CLUB", and text "THURSDAYS JAN 13 - FEB 17 3:45 PM" neon green flashes by the lightening bolt and bolt shapes, black and white 4-H Clover

Piatt County 4-H STEAM at Bement Public Library

3:30 PM

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:00

Bement Public Library, 349 S Macon St, Bement, IL 61813

Girl painting

Macon County 4-H Barbering 101 Webinar

5:15 PM

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:00

Online

text "Lockhart's Barber College" in red with white background, hands holding clippers and cutting hair, 4-H clover, text "February 17 5:15 p.m. 4-H Barbering 101" in white with maroon background

DeWitt-Macon-Piatt 4-H Public Speaking Workshop

Noon - 2 PM

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

DeWitt County Extension Office 8425 Katie Road Clinton, Illinois

Light and navy blue background, green 4-H Clover, male holding documents, text "join DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H for Get Pasta Your Public Speaking Fears Workshop! Feb 19 noon to 2 PM DeWitt 4-H Office" 2 images, photos of students giving speeches

4-H Poultry Workshop

10:30AM - Noon

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

4-H YQCA Training - McDonough County

Noon

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

Volunteer Training

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

University of Illinois Extension Education Center & Community Teaching Kitchen, 944 First Street, LaSalle, Il 61301

Intro to 4-H Air Rifle Competitions

9 AM - 5 PM

Sat, 02/19/2022 - 12:00

Central Illinois Precision Shooters in Bloomington, IL.

Soup Fest (Jerseyville)

11 - 1:30 PM

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 12:00

Peace United Church of Christ, 23098 Glenda Ave. Jerseyville, IL 62052

4-H YQCA Training - Warren County

3:30PM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Monmouth

4-H Learn and Fun Day

8:15 AM - 2:15 PM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Trinity Lutheran School, 1102 W. Hamilton Road, Bloomington

4-H Painting Class (Taylorville)

1 - 2:30 PM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Christian County Extension Office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, IL 62568

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Perry County 4-H Quiz Bowl

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Bigham Shed, 1899 State Rt. 13/127, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

picture of sheep with text stating 4-H livestock quiz bowl February 21 from 9:30-noon

Edwards County Speech and Demonstration Contest

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Farm Bureau

Public Speaking SPIN Club Online (Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H)

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Online

Youth speaking on loud speakers and microphone.

4-H Horse Field Trip

7:45 AM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Unbridled Equine LLC, 2S976 Deerpath Rd., Batavia, IL 60510

4-H Cookie Decorating (Carlinville)

10 - 11 AM

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL, 62626

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

Piatt County 4-H Photography Club

3:30 PM

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:00

Click Studio, 113 S. State St., Monticello, IL 61856

Green background with Photos

Lawrence County Public Speaking Workshop

6-7 p.m.

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Extension Office

Lawrence County Winter Cloverbud Series-Four

pickup supplies on Friday before the live event/Facebook live Feb. 23 5 p.m.

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 12:00

Virtual

SPARK at the Olney Library: 4-H program on Building a Magic Wand

4-5 p.m.

Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00

Olney Library

Clark County Public Speaking Contest

9:00 AM

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:00

Clark County 4-H Clubhouse, 507 Locust Street on southside of square downtown Marshall

Winter Wellness Event

9 am - Noon

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:00

Singing Bird Nature Center, 1510 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL

Virtual 4-H Leaders Training

9:00 AM- NOON

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:00

Online

LaSalle County 4-H Cloverbud Winter Festival of Fun

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:00

University of Illinois Extension Education Center & Community Teaching Kitchen, 944 First Street, LaSalle, Il 61301

DeWitt-Macon-Piatt 4-H Teen Takeover at the Vault

5 - 8 PM

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:00

The Vault, 802 N. Side Square Clinton

Black, blue & green background, White clover, Purple text "Teen Takeover", White text "For teens by teens, Feb 26, 5 to 8 PM, Free, Grades 8 to 12, The Vault, Clinton, Shortlink, Register by Feb 22

YQCA Training (Carlinville)

6:30 - 8 PM

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL, 62626

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McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Mar 1

6:30 PM

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:00

1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098

Horse Sense

Tazewell 4-H Enrollment Deadline

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:00

4-H Deadline: General Project Enrollment

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:00

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

Piatt County 4-H Photography Club

3:30 PM

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00

Click Studio, 113 S. State St., Monticello, IL 61856

Green background with Photos

Clark County Youth Food Challenge

6 PM

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:00

Clark County 4-H Clubhouse, 507 Locust Street on southside of square downtown Marshall

YQCA Training (Jerseyville)

3 - 4:30 PM

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 12:00

Jersey County Extension Office, 201 W. Exchange St., Jerseyville, IL 62052

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4-H Public Speaking Series (Hillsboro)

6 - 7 PM

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 12:00 - Sat, 03/26/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H Scrapbooking SPIN Club

9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Sat, 03/05/2022 - 12:00

Whiteside Extension Office

4-H Watercolor Workshop (Jerseyville)

9 - 11 AM

Sat, 03/05/2022 - 12:00

Jersey County Extension Office, 201 W. Exchange St., Jerseyville, IL 62052

4-H Clay Workshop

9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Sat, 03/05/2022 - 12:00

DeSoto Pottery Studio, Rock Island, IL

CPR, AED and First Aid Certification for 4-H Members

10 am - 1 pm or 2 to 5 pm

Sat, 03/05/2022 - 12:00

Alexis Ambulance Service, 106 East Palmer Avenue, Alexis IL.

graphic of first aid kit and CPR heart

McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Mar 8

6:30 PM

Tue, 03/08/2022 - 12:00

1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098

Horse Sense

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

Piatt County 4-H Photography Club

3:30 PM

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 12:00

Click Studio, 113 S. State St., Monticello, IL 61856

Green background with Photos

4-H Teen Teacher Training CORE (Carlinville)

9 AM - 3 PM

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL, 62626

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Fulton County 4-H Party at Skateland

3 to 5 PM

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 12:00

Skateland 1040 W. Hickory St, Canton

Southern Illinois 4-H and Livestock Dairy Judging Contest

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 12:00

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Drive, DuQuoin, IL 62832

Cow grazing in field with text noting 2022 4-H and FFA livestock judging contest on March 12

Froggy Friends Cloverbud Workshop - Livingston County

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sat, 03/12/2022 - 12:00

Livingston County Extension Office, 1412 S. Locust Street, Pontiac

McHenry County 4-H Horse Bowl & Hippology meeting - Mar 15

6:30 PM

Tue, 03/15/2022 - 12:00

1102 McConnell Rd. Woodstock IL, 60098

Horse Sense

DeWitt County Blue Ridge STEM Club Wednesdays

3:10 - 4:50 PM

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 12:00

Schneider Elementary School Cafeteria, 309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842

Dark blue background with light bulb

YQCA Training (Jerseyville)

3 - 4:30 PM

Fri, 03/18/2022 - 12:00

Jersey County Extension Office, 201 W. Exchange St., Jerseyville, IL 62052

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YQCA Training (Jerseyville)

9 - 10:30 AM

Fri, 03/18/2022 - 12:00

Jersey County Extension Office, 201 W. Exchange St., Jerseyville, IL 62052

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YQCA Training (Hillsboro)

9 - 10:30 AM

Sat, 03/19/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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Perry County 4-H Horticulture Workshop

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 03/19/2022 - 12:00

Pinckneyville Community Center, 203 North Walnut, Suite A, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

fairy garden in cup with text about horticulture workshop on March 19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

4-H Faux Floral Mug Arrangement Workshop

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, 03/21/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

flowers being placed in a mug

Quilting Class (Hillsboro)

6:30 - 8 PM

Mon, 03/21/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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4-H Public Speaking Contest (Carlinville)

6 PM

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville IL, 62626

4-H Public Speaking Contest (Jerseyville)

6 PM

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00

Farm Credit, 27049 IL-16, Jerseyville, IL 62052

YQCA Training - LaSalle County

6:00 PM

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00

LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N 31st Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

4-H Public Speaking Contest - Knox County

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00

Galesburg

SPARK at the Olney Library: 4-H program on Straw Rockets

4-5 p.m.

Thu, 03/24/2022 - 12:00

Olney Library

4-H Public Speaking Contest - Henderson, McDonough and Warren Counties

10AM

Sat, 03/26/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

4-H Public Speaking Contest (Hillsboro)

6 PM

Sat, 03/26/2022 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

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YQCA Training - Bureau County

6:30 PM

Mon, 03/28/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

YQCA Training - Marshall-Putnam Counties

9:00 AM

Sat, 04/02/2022 - 12:00

Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St. Suite 4, Henry, IL 61537

Perry County 4-H Cooking Workshop

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 04/02/2022 - 12:00

Pinckneyville Community Center, 203 North Walnut, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

cooking supplies with text stating cooking workshop on April 2 from 9 am to noon

Cover Crops Scientist 4-H Special Interest Club Begins - Peoria-Tazewell Location

4:30 - 6 PM

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:00

East Peoria

Cloverbud Bunny Glove Puppet

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

Oceans of Wonder Cloverbud Workshop - Livingston County

10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Sat, 04/09/2022 - 12:00

Livingston County Extension Office, 1412 S. Locust Street, Pontiac

YQCA Training (Taylorville)

9 - 10:30 AM

Sat, 04/09/2022 - 12:00

Christian County Extension Office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, IL 62568

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Cover Crops Scientist 4-H Special Interest Club Begins - Fulton-Mason Location

4:30 - 6 PM

Thu, 04/14/2022 - 12:00

Havana

Tazewell 4-H Horse adn Phone ID and Lease Forms Due

Fri, 04/15/2022 - 12:00

SPARK at the Olney Library: 4-H program on Wind Energy

4-5 p.m.

Thu, 04/21/2022 - 12:00

Olney Library

YQCA Training - IVCC

9:00 AM

Sat, 04/23/2022 - 12:00

Illinois Valley Community College, Room CTC 124/125, 815 N. Orlando Smith Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348

4-H Deadline: Horse Project Paperwork

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 12:00

4-H Deadline: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Certification

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 12:00

Fulton 4-H General Project Enrollment Deadline

Sun, 05/01/2022 - 12:00

Pizza Pan Door Decor

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, 05/24/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356

SPARK at the Olney Library: 4-H program on Creating a Lightning Bug

4-5 p.m.

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00

Olney Library

Edwards County 4-H Food Show

5:00 pm

Mon, 06/13/2022 - 12:00

COUNTRY Financial Hall

2022 Edgar County 4-H BBQ Bash

TBA

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 12:00

Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds, 319 E. Elliot Street, Paris, IL

McDonough County 4-H Mini Fair

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

2022 Edgar County 4-H BBQ

TBA

Sat, 06/25/2022 - 12:00

Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds, 319 E. Elliot Street, Paris, IL

Tazewell 4-H Show Registration Due

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:00

McDonough County 4-H Fair

Tue, 07/05/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

McDonough County 4-H Fair

Wed, 07/06/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

McDonough County 4-H Fair

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00

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McDonough County 4-H Fair

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

McDonough County 4-H Fair

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 12:00

Macomb

Edwards County 4-H General Show

5:30 p.m.

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 12:00

COUNTRY Financial Hall

2022 Edgar County 4-H Fair Aerospace Judging & Rocket Launch

TBA

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 12:00

Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds, 319 E. Elliot Street, Paris, IL

2022 Clark County 4-H Fair

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00

Martinsville, IL Fairgrounds

2022 Edgar County 4-H Fair

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00 - Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds, 319 E. Elliot Street, Paris, IL

Tazewell County 4-H Show and Jr. Fair

Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00 - Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00

Mineral Springs Park, Pekin, IL

State Fair Day for Clark, Crawford, and Edgar Counties

Sun, 08/14/2022 - 12:00

Springfield, IL

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Celebrating World Food Day: Small steps that can create big changes

Dishes of food surrounding a globe with the words "World Food Day"

8 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Tazewell County 4-H clubs pilot agricultural commodity curriculum from College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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It’s fall, y’all – Time to create a fall family fun list

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Youth Mental Health First Aid can help you reach out to youth in crisis

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5 Ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Engagement in nature helps youth academically

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Connection Corner kits provided tools that helped families with emotional connectedness

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Prepare to protect the people you love

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Encourage volunteering in your family

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I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for…

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3 ways to be more mindful this summer

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Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression

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4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually

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Ideas how to observe Juneteenth with your family

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6 ways to celebrate the fathers in your life

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Mason County 4-H Federation “Joy Project 2021” promotes mental, emotional, and social health

Picture of a landscape with a lone tree and the title, Joy Project

5 ways to celebrate Memorial Day with your family

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Make the most of summer break with a family garden

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3 things to take time to do as you graduate

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4 ways to celebrate Moms

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4-H pet care projects teach responsibility to youth

4-H youth holding a Guinea Pig

4-H alumni give back as volunteers

4-H teens pose for a group shot

3 ways to spread kindness this May Day

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New questions to get your kids talking

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Poetry can be a wonderful a way to express your feelings

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4-H Federation members develop leadership skills by offering encouragement

4-H youth and adult with boxes of socks

5 reasons to celebrate your pet

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Joy Project promotes mental, emotional, and social health

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3 ways to encourage laughter in your family

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Service to others leads to success

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Five new prompts to help inspire family conversations

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Learn and practice box breathing technique

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New Connection Corner blog provides tools to support youth mental health during stressful times

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Make your own snow day

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Tazewell 4-H members experience a unique drive-thru award ceremony

Teens at 4-H Show

Valentine's Day Activity - Interview Your Grandparents

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Help children be mindful of others with Relationship Fingers

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Celebrate and learn more during Black History Month

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4-H skating party lessons to live by

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5 types of journals to try for yourself

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Acts of Service

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Conversation Starters for a New Year

Holiday activities with your family

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Storybook Engineering Kits created to provide lessons and connections for youth at home

Teen working with a project from Storybook Engineering program

Peoria teens help boost virtual 4-H Show involvement

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ISP Fellow Allison Wheeler: In her own words

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University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria Partnership

Strategic Program Planning to Strengthen STEAM Education

4-H provides teachers with positive youth development skills & resources, virtually

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STEAM activity and career exploration videos educate and connect with youth

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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

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Mason County Kountry Kritters 4-H club meet for an intergenerational experience

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4-H provides public speaking development at the club, county, and state levels

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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

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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

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Students learn computer science skills critical to future careers during annual STEM Academy

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What I Do and Why It Matters - Katharine Girone

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4-H Engineering Adventures program increases students’ enjoyment of science

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STEM Bootcamp connects high school girls with professional women in local STEM careers

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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

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4-H clubs instill public speaking skills in youth of all ages through talks and demonstrations

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4-H provides many opportunities for leadership skill development

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What I Do and Why It Matters - Cathy Ludolph

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4-H karate club offers unique opportunity to reach youth with positive youth development

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4-H programming exposes young women to new technology and related careers

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Turn Wednesdays into Mondays

Remember what matters at this year's fair

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How will you spend September?

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YQCA Training Opportunities for 4-H Members

Illinois Extension celebrates local outstanding programs, staff

New 4-H educator passionate about helping southcentral Illinois youth build life skills

Tissue paper art offered to 4-H Cloverbud youth

Illinois 4-H Livestock Skillathon Team Crowned Reserve National Champions

Fulton County 4-H Beef Weigh-In and Tattooing

Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team Crowned National Champions

Christian County 4-H donates blankets to Taylorville Memorial Foundation

Create your way to National LEGO® Day

Be part of the fun, sign up for Clark County youth food challenge

Be part of the fun, sign up for Edgar County youth food challenge

Bureau County 4-H hosts Valentine’s themed workshop

Local 4-H educator honored for professional dedication, service

Learn the Art of Mandal Painting

University of Illinois Extension Welcomes New 4-H Staff!

Put It Up! Jams & Jellies

Illinois 4-H staff honored for professional dedication, service

Show your heart some love this February!

Bureau County 4-H welcomes new club, Bureau Bulldogs

Illinois teens selected as delegates for National 4-H Congress

Snap Click *Flash-4-H Photography SPIN Club | Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H

Creative Writing Special Interest Club | Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H

Teaching strategies of a 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer: goal setting, skill instruction, encouragement, and fun

Cook County 4-H expands metro youth outreach with two new leaders

Outstanding Fulton 4-H members recognized at annual event

Local Extension Office Honored at State Convention

4-H Dairy SPIN Club offers a unique opportunity for youth to gain life skills and learn more about agriculture

Tag-A-Longs Help Brighten Other's Day

Youth hippology team show off their horse sense as national reserve champions

Illinois 4-H members take lead on feeding planet

4-H members learn all the right moves at youth leadership conference

Trim the tree with Bureau County 4-H ornament workshop

Ribbon cutting celebrates the opening of new 4-H Clubhouse

Local Marshall-Putnam Youth Receive 4-H Awards

4-H Officer Training offered

4-H Livestock Judging Team takes 9th in the nation

4-H youth take the commander’s seat on space missions

Youth committee members build strong agricultural foundations

Whip up creative fun in the kitchen with virtual food challenge

Bureau County 4-H ringing in the season with annual holiday workshop

Illinois 4-H youth put their dairy knowledge to the test

Illinois 4-H Team takes 8th in national dairy contest

4-H teens earn new state leadership roles

Marshall-Putnam Area Youth Enjoy 4-H Halloween Event

4-H Federation Youth Leadership Club of LaSalle County provides backpack & hiking project

Bureau County 4-H Federation hosts annual “Hands to Larger Service” winter accessory donation drive

4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range for youth in Fulton, Mason and Peoria counties

Fulton County 4-H Federation officers elected

Fulton and Peoria 4-H members learn all the right moves at youth leadership conference

Connecting with Cultures & Continents online workshops offered

Brookfield Aces 4-H Club Celebrates Fall!

4-H Federation Youth Leadership club offers Holiday workshops!

Holiday workshop planned for Marshall-Putnam 4-H

We Want You to Join 4-H!

Fulton County 4-H Week observed

Carroll County 4H Members Top 10 at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

New 4-H educator ready to build positive experiences for youth in south-central Illinois

Toluca Coal Mine Fall Festival hosts Marshall-Putnam Extension activities

New 4-H Club for 5-7 year olds to start in Savanna

Taste of 4-H Cooking Club to start in Amboy

Fall Fest, Fun for all with Lee County 4-H

Teacher Tuesdays offers virtual STEAM resource fair for educators

Pie Crust Workshop

4-H In a Bag-Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne Counties

Yarn, Yarn, Yarn activities planned by Marshall-Putnam 4-H

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation Club hosting Halloween event for Cloverbuds

Volunteer Training

Illinois youth program offers a place where kids can belong, lead, learn

Illinois teen wins national 4-H award for local, global STEM education activism

Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover fall campaign kicks off October 6

Channel your inner artist with 4-H workshop

4-H Kicks off New Year with National 4-H Week October 3-9, 2021

Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment

LaSalle County 4-H Awards Green Team Award!

Winnebago County Sparks Adventure During National 4-H Week

Stephenson County Sparks Adventure During National 4-H Week

4-H Nature Explorers Set to Begin in October

Illinois Extension team kicks off new 4-H year in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties

4-H offers more activities to build family connections

4-H'ers across the state can soak up facts directly from a scientist

Local 4-H member and her toy poodle finish in top six at Illinois State 4-H dog show

Marshall-Putnam celebrates National 4-H Week

Explore 4-H opportunities with free event offering hands-on activities

4-H Sparks youth interest!

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports program accepting enrollment for its air rifle club

Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM announces Fall Activity Days Series

Leadership and Community Service found through 4-H Federation

Local Youth Compete in Master Showmanship Contest

Stephenson County 4-H Announces Top Award Winners

4-H Monster Mayhem a howling good time for youth

Livingston County 4-H leader inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

McLean County 4-H leader inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Woodford County 4-H volunteer inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Carroll County 4-H Sponsoring Workshops at York Township Public Library in Thomson

2021 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award Winner in Carroll County 4-H

Kick off 4-H Week with family friendly event at Tractor Supply

Lockhart's Barber College and 4-H to offer youth career exploration program

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H members earn top awards at Illinois State Fair

LaSalle County 4-H Shooting Sports Kicks off enrollment!

Neva Ramos Inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Kristi Krahmer inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Fulton County gears up for new 4-H year

Local youth can concentrate on building art or outdoor skills this fall

Light Your Spark in 4-H

Learn to Sew at New 4-H club in Amboy

Marshall-Putnam congratulates Illinois State Fair participants and award winners

Join 4-H shooting sports to learn safety and precision

Fulton County 4-Hers exhibit projects at Illinois State Fair

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

DuPage County 4-H members showcase skills, knowledge, variety

Springfield resident named National 4-H Hall of Fame honoree

Youth livestock experts earn $9,000 in scholarships

Fulton County 4-H members do well in State Fair junior livestock shows

New coordinator hired for Clark County 4-H program

Enjoy soccer for fitness, fun on your own schedule

Start your adventure with 4-H, new year enrollment now open

Little Roots 4-H club begins to blossom in Williamson County

Williamson County youth place in shooting sports competition

Jackson County 4-H member shares love of STEM and AI with local youth

Illinois awarded $20,000 Ag Innovators Experience Grant

Fulton County 4-H Horse Show held

Illinois youth leaders become global changemakers

Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Volunteer recognized for years of dedication and service to 4-H program

Contest awards top nine 4-H members $1,000 scholarship

Extraordinary Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Bob and Velynna Spangler inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Bob and Velynna Spangler inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Take aim and hit your mark safely with air rifle 4-H Club

Fulton County 4-H members exhibit dog projects

Master Showmanship Contest held in Fulton County

4-H and FFA fun horse show held in Fulton County

Kendall County 4-H members showcase skills, knowledge with variety of exhibits

Fairtime shows how Kane County 4-H’ers learn and grow throughout the year

LaSalle County 4-H offers Fall Wreath Making Workshop

Youth Excel at the Henderson County 4-H Fair

4-H youth share their projects at the Warren County 4-H Show

4-H Show time is here Woodford County!

Franklin County youth place in 4-H shows

Franklin County youth place in 4-H livestock and animal shows

Fulton County 4-H Pet Show held

4-H educator ready to help youth, teens in southwestern Illinois build life skills

Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports to hold late summer/fall session

Knox County 4-H Fair ends successfully

Fulton County 4-H General Show held

Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability

Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression

4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually

Illinois teen is national 4-H archery reserve champion

Randolph County youth place in 4-H general show

McDonough County 4-H Fair week comes to an end

Mason County 4-H Federation “Joy Project 2021” promotes mental, emotional, and social health

Local members excel at State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Henderson County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show

Warren County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show

Knox County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show

McDonough County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show

Fulton County 4-Hers exhibit sewing and textiles projects

Fulton County 4-H members speak at state contest

Fulton County 4-Hers do well in state 4-H livestock judging

Perry County youth place in 4-H general show and foods show

Perry County youth place in 4-H livestock and animal shows

Randolph County youth place in 4-H livestock and animal shows

Clark County 4-H’ers will benefit from modernized building

Youth public speaking contest builds self-esteem, leadership skills that last a lifetime

Williamson County youth place in 4-H general show

New 4-H educator ready to support youth, teens in western suburbs

Jackson County youth place in 4-H livestock and animal shows

Jackson County youth place in 4-H general show

We Found Our Spark in the Park!

Latino youth develop life, literacy skills to prepare for higher education

Illinois teens become advocates for food access, security

LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair- “The Power of YOUth!”

Alexis McDowell joins University of Illinois Extension Staff in Christian County

Lee County 4-H Joins the Fight Against Hunger

4-H pet care projects teach responsibility to youth

Fulton County 4-H shows are scheduled

4-H coordinator will enjoy this year’s show as “Nana”

Bureau County youth excels at 4-H State Public Speaking Contest

Teens find their voices in youth leadership role

Wizarding World of 4-H School

4-H hosting bicycle rodeo in Eureka

Grants give opportunity to add Agriculture to McLean County Classrooms

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension are excited to welcome the public to the 4-H shows

Tomorrow's leaders backed by new Southern Illinois 4-H educator

2021 Lee County 4-H Ambassadors Announced

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H’ers to compete in State Public Speaking Contest

Lee County 4-H Fair Registration Open

Stephenson County Youth Nominated for State Public Speaking Contest

Area graduates receive Fulton County 4-H scholarships

Fulton 4-H members participate in public speaking

Fulton County 4-H members participate in livestock judging

Positive youth development continues new 4-H youth development educator

Is your teen looking for an outlet to discuss social justice issues?

Families urged to jump-start a healthy summer with 4-H and Walmart

Find Your Spark in the Park with 4-H

Children will explore energy at 4-H C.L.U.E. Camp

4-H Federation members develop leadership skills by offering encouragement

Winnebago County 4-H Kicks Off Summer Contests with Public Speaking

Annual McDonough 4-H Pork Chop BBQ to take place Friday

4-H and Yorkville Public Library Offer STEM Camp in June

4G STEM Camp introduces girls to STEM careers

Fieldcrest Intermediate School in Toluca begin the “Seeds to Harvest” garden program

Military families face challenges, feel invisible at times

Award honors outstanding youth leadership in ag industry

4-H youth honored for spirit of service, dedication

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

New opportunity for teens to hang out with other teens

The Heart of 4-H is in its club meetings

Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H

Little Roots Gardening Program for Tag-A-Longs

State 4-H Hippology contest fosters passion for all things equine

No saddle needed to excel in 4-H Horse Bowl

Youth gain skills with educational cooking kits during Mediterranean diet month

Volunteers Contribute to the Value of 4-H and Extension

Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H

Bureau County 4-H Shooting Sports Open for Enrollment

The 2021 Bert Blood Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Rock Island County 4-H Members and Alumni

4-H members honored at 4-H Celebration of Excellence Awards Program

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

Beautiful terrarium mini-garden workshop offered to 4-Hers

Knox County 4-H youth excel at Public Speaking Contest

Local Edwards and Wabash County 4-H Members Share Opportunity for Local Youth

Southern Illinois youth place in livestock quiz bowl

Marshall-Putnam 4-H At Home STEM kits available at local libraries

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation’s Red Cross blood drive a success

Bureau County 4-H donates Easter baskets

Family camp model creates new opportunities for family togetherness, fun

Youth take on the role of citizen scientists in nesting study

Youth fishing program gets kids off screens, into the great outdoors

Attend Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Day Camp and Change Your Child’s Life!

4-H Teens to teach Digital Skills in Whiteside County

Illinois youth learn skills to become healthy living changemakers

Does your child love nature and wildlife? Jr. Naturalist may be for them

4-H Transitioning Back to In-Person Workshops

Local youth learns skills to become healthy living changemaker

You belong here. Diverse STEM professionals share about the STEM field

Youth leaders ready to meet ag challenges today and tomorrow

Illinois youth learn skills to become healthy living changemakers

Youth come together to make their mark in the livestock industry

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation giving back to the community with Red Cross blood drive.

It’s full STEAM ahead with LaSalle County 4-H!

Kendall County 4-H honor youth achievements, community support

Build skills or try something new with 4-H Spring Break Samplers

Volunteers help youth feel welcomed, empowered in 4-H programming

Bureau County 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteers Wanted

Illinois 4-H staff evaluate options for summer 2021 exhibitions

Illinois youth come to the table on food insecurity

Spring Expansion & Review: We Welcome Your Input!

Tazewell 4-H members experience a unique drive-thru award ceremony

Wildlife project day offered for prospective 4-Hers

Fulton 4-H barrow tattooing and weigh-ins

4-H Shooting Sports to hold spring session

Fulton County 4-H offers college scholarships

Summer 4-H conference lets teens virtually explore potential careers

4-H seeks students to become teen teachers

Hi-fidelity college exploratory offered through Illini Summer Academies

Bureau County Youth invited to showcase public presentation skills

4-H youth put a face on the future of agriculture

Addressing racial injustice and disparities focus of new Illinois 4-H initiative

Illinois Extension’s I Made That! Cooking Education Kits helps youth build their nutrition and cooking skills

Don't be fooled by thin ice

It’s full STEAM ahead with LaSalle County 4-H!

4-H At Home STEM kits at local libraries

February library kits are full STEAM ahead

Find Your Spark!

Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest

4-H helps feed hungry families in their communities

Find Your Spark in 4-H

Kick off 2021 in Bureau County 4-H

Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest

Communications manager joins Illinois 4-H to help create meaningful experiences for youth

University of Illinois Extension offers online workshops for youth

Connecting with Cultures & Continents Online Workshop Series

Marshall-Putnam 4-H offer 4-H At Home

4-H Spark Camp offers winter session

4-H offers activities to foster family connections

Virtual 4-H performing arts club taps into children’s creativity

SPARK into 4-H program gives youth a direction

Explore Jamaica virtually during 4-H International Day 2021

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H Clubs Receive State Recognition

Ladd Added to 4-H Seasonal STEAM Kit Outreach

Farm Credit Illinois of Jerseyville receives 2020 Community Partner Award

Teen ambassadors can encourage healthy living habits in their communities

Lee County 4-H’ers receive awards a bit differently at annual recognition event

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H Holiday Mash-Up Mini Camp

Holly Jolly Holiday Challenge invites youth to create holiday treats

Virtual Education Programs for Schools

4-H Expands Seasonal STEAM Kits to Walnut Public Library

Gratitude activities this Thanksgiving

Extension youth development educator wins state award

Cloverbud Camp from the comfort of home

Students invited to work out with Macon County 4-H

Catch the spark and join the new virtual 4-H STEAM club

Make some holiday treats with 4-H and Barclay Public Library

Tap into your creativity with Macon County 4-H

Families needed for 4-H family virtual food challenge

Discover your superpower with 4-H

Join 4-H for virtual family fun nights

Illinois Extension staff honored for life-changing programs

Carlinville Area Hospital receives 2020 Community Partner Award

Peoria teens help boost virtual 4-H Show involvement

Bremer Sanctuary receives 2020 Community Partner Award

4-H and Tiskilwa Public Library Team Up for Seasonal STEAM Kits

Bureau County 4-H Federation hosts annual “Hands to Larger Service” winter accessory donation drive

Illinois' top 4-H staff shine

Virtually explore all that 4-H offers at 4-H Spark Camp

4-H provides teachers with positive youth development skills & resources, virtually

Illinois 4-H team grows with addition of two new educators

Local teens to serve as state leaders

Warren County teen selected to serve as state 4-H leader

Fulton County 4-H Federation officers are elected

4-H clubs promote 4-H In many ways

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression

Illinois 4-H educators receive national awards

Local farmer directs 2020 donation to Franklin County 4-H

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Offering Workshops to All Area Youth

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression

4-H youth rewarded for extra efforts with commemorative T-shirt

NEW 4-H CLUB EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Leadership and Community Service found through 4-H Federation

Photography Club started for Whiteside Youth

State-wide "Your Thoughts Matter" online series for youth to be offered

Illinois 4-H volunteer in running for national award

Two Illinois teens top finalists in national 4-H contest

4-H Foundation recognizes Theobalds as Family Spirit Award winner

CME Group awards $9,000 in 4-H livestock scholarships

Prairie Farms awards $3,000 in 4-H scholarships

Effingham County teen is national 4-H civic engagement winner

Partnership connects urban youth to careers in ag and food innovation

Youth can learn to design creative mini gardens during virtual workshop

Illinois' Chancellor Jones elected trustee of National 4-H Council board

Local 4-H Sets its Sights on STEM Offering

Lee County 4-H’ers receive recognition for 4-H Fair Achievements

Illinois 4-H joins fight against rising youth cases of COVID-19

National 4-H Week perfect time to register as alum

In a summer of change, 4-H members focus on what matters most

Top speakers compete in virtual 4-H state contest

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

Mobile app supports youth development on the go

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 (76)

Brooke Baker-Katcher

Brooke Baker-Katcher

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

Jodi Baumgartner

Jodi Baumgartner

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Mark becker

Mark Becker

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Food Systems

Christine Belless staff photo

Christine Belless

Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator

carla blue

Carla Blue

Program Coordinator

Jamie Boas staff photo

Jamie Boas

4-H Youth Development Educator

Doris Braddock

Doris Braddock

Kane County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Jamita Brown

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

Lindsey Burden

Lindsey Burden

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

Roxana Cejeda

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate

Melinda Charbonneau

Melinda Charbonneau

Program Coordinator, Ag in the Classroom

Beth Chatterton

Beth Chatterton

McDonough County 4-H Program Coordinator

Tara Chenoweth

Tara Chenoweth

McDonough County SNAP-Ed Community Worker

Jill Cook

Jill Cook

Henderson and Warren County 4-H Program Coordinator

Michelle Cox

Michelle Cox

Interim Extension County Director

McCala Miller

McCala Crawford

Program Coordinator, 4-H

Rachel Davidson

Rachel Davidson

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Carissa Davis

Carissa Davis

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

beth dellatori

Beth Dellatori

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Katie Duitsman

Katie Duitsman

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Leadership

Kim Eisnaugle

Kim Eisnaugle

Kendall County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Andrea Farrier

Andrea Farrier

DuPage County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Katharine Girone

Tazewell County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Rebecca Gocken

Program Coordinator 4-H and Youth Development

Krista Gray

Krista Gray

Fulton County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Nicole Groezinger

Nicole Groezinger

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Maria E. Gutiérrez Juntos 4-H Program Coordinator

Maria E Gutierrez

Cook County 4-H Youth Development & Metro Educator

Jessica Hays

Jessica Hays

Coles County 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Tina Heidrich

Christina (Tina) Heidrich

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator - Education Enrichment

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Brenda Heimann

Program Coordinator 4-H and Youth Development

Amy Henschen

Amy Henschen

Evaluation and Staff Development 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Tanya Hetelle picture

Tanya L. Hetelle

4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Laura Holland

Laura Holland

Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, STEAM - McLean County

Elijah Holloman

4-H Program Coordinator

Amy Hyde

Amy Hyde

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Logan County

Juilan Inniss

Julian Inniss

4-H SPIN Program Coordinator

Melissa Irwin Photo

Melissa Irwin

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Keith Jacobs Jr.

Extension Specialist, STEM

Johnna B. Jennings

Johnna B. Jennings

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Lisa Lincoln

Lisa Lincoln

Office Support Specialist

April Littig

April Littig

4-H Youth Development Educator

Sara Marten

Sara Marten

4-H Youth Development Educator

Whitney McKeown

Whitney McKeown

Hancock County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Angela Miller

Angela Miller

Program Coordinator 4-H and Youth Development

Wyatt Miller

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Educator

Kate Mueller staff photo

Kate Mueller

4-H STEM Youth Development Assistant

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Brittney Muschetto

Kankakee County 4H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Carissa Nelson

Carissa Nelson

Media Communications Manager

Nicole Nelson

Nicole Nelson

Knox County 4-H Program Coordinator

Donna Nuger

Donna Nuger

4-H Youth Development Educator

Cindy Ogwal

Cindy Ogwal

4-H Youth Development Specialist, College and Career Readiness

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Joli Pierson

Mason County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Shannon Range

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

Emily Reece staff photo

Emily Reece

4-H Youth Development Educator

Annette Reese

Annette Reese

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Metro Sangamon County

Latosha Reggans head shot

Latosha Reggans

Cook County 4-H Youth Development & Metro Educator

Nancy Reppe

Nancy Reppe

DuPage County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

County Director

Amanda Runyan

Amanda Runyan

Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, STEAM - McLean County

Kasey Sanders Staff Photo

Kasey Leigh Sanders

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Anne Scheel

Anne Scheel

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Judy Schmidt

4-H Metro Youth Development Educator

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Emily Schoenfelder

4-H Youth Development Educator

Lorie Schwerer

Lorie Schwerer

McDonough County Office Support Assistant

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Kristi Smith

Peoria County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Kristi J Stout

Kristi J Stout

4-H Youth Development Educator

Vickie Taylor

Vickie Taylor

Johnson & Massac Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Cara Thiems

Cara Thiems

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Lisa Torrance

Lisa Torrance

County Director

tina veal

Tina Veal

4-H Alumni & Constituent Engagement Manager

Kendra Wallace

Kendra Wallace

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Jenna Ward

Jenna Ward

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Anthony Warmack

Anthony Warmack

Will County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Charles Young University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator

Charles Young

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Amy Zepp

Amy Zepp

Program Coordinator, 4-H Sangamon County