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2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better
By any measure, the recent series of 4-H Shooting Sports events attended by the best 4-H shooting sports competitors in the State of Illinois brought...
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This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
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Back to school tips for parents and students
The beginning of school means changes from the “free flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Here are some tips from West Virginia...
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Indoor and outdoor activities for kids and families
Summers at home can often feel like a full-time job of having to find constant entertainment for the kiddos. The good news? You don’t need an...
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Winnebago County 4-H Tree Planting
Families from across Winnebago County participated in the annual Winnebago County 4-H Tree Planting event, a day focused on forestry improvement and community stewardship. Eleven youth took part in the project. Each year, the program partners with the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation...
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Fifth annual NatureFest to take place on May 16
GENOA, Ill. —Join us again for a day in the woods. University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and DeKalb County Health Department have planned the fifth annual NatureFest. Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
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Winnebago County 4-H Fun Day
Youth from across Winnebago County dove into a day of creativity, curiosity, and community at 4-H Fun Day on March 21st.  What began as an opportunity to create projects for the July 4-H General Projects Show quickly turned into something bigger- a chance to discover new...
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We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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Jessica Hays

Jessica Hays

Illinois 4-H Events and Communications Coordinator
Mark becker

Mark Becker

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Food Systems
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