University of Illinois Extension

Events (7)

Kendall 4-H Livestock Auction 2021

6:00 PM

Sat, 07/31/2021 - 12:00

Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 IL-71, Yorkville, IL 60560

4-H members with animals

2021 McHenry County 4-H Fair

See Schedule of Events

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:00 - Sun, 08/08/2021 - 12:00

11900 Country Club Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098

Mchenry County 4-H Fair 2021

Illinois Crop Scouting Competition

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00

Crop Sciences Research & Education Center, 4202 South 1st St., Savoy, IL 61874

group of young students gather around teacher in corn field

2021 Dewitt-Macon-Piatt County 4-H Horse Show

9 AM

Sat, 08/07/2021 - 12:00

Dewitt County Fairgrounds 7564 BUS.51 Clinton, IL 61727

4-H member riding horse around barrels

2021 DeWitt-Macon-Piatt 4-H Horse Show

1 PM

Sun, 08/08/2021 - 12:00

Dewitt County Fairgrounds 7564 BUS.51 Clinton, IL 61727

4-H member riding horse around barrels

"I Made That" - I LOVE Whole Grains

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 12:00

Find Your Spark: 4-H sponsored program at Olney Library

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:00 - Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Olney Public Library, 400 W. Main Street, Olney, IL

Blog Posts (49)

I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for…

ice cream collage

3 ways to be more mindful this summer

field of poppies

Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression

child trying on fireman's gear

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

girl holding ribbon wreath

Ideas how to observe Juneteenth with your family

info graphic

5 ways to celebrate Memorial Day with your family

american flag info graphic

Using mindful movement for stress reduction

person sitting on mat overlooking a lake

Make the most of summer break with a family garden

family garden activities info graphic

3 things to take time to do as you graduate

infographic with graduation cap and stack of books

4 ways to celebrate Moms

info graphic with floral background

3 ways to spread kindness this May Day

Title on photo of pink flowers

New questions to get your kids talking

Get your kids talking info graphic

Poetry can be a wonderful a way to express your feelings

I am Poem info graphic

5 reasons to celebrate your pet

dog and cat in blanket with blog title text overlay

Joy Project promotes mental, emotional, and social health

Joy Project text on sunset with tree on horizon

3 ways to encourage laughter in your family

laughter info graphic

Service to others leads to success

Community Service Ideas text info graphic

Five new prompts to help inspire family conversations

cut out people with talking bubble

Learn and practice box breathing technique

box breathing info graphic

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Celebreat Women's History Month

Make your own snow day

Snow day info graphic

Valentine's Day Activity - Interview Your Grandparents

Grandparents interview questions info graphic

Help children be mindful of others with Relationship Fingers

Relationship fingers info graphic

Celebrate and learn more during Black History Month

black history month info graphic

4-H skating party lessons to live by

ice fishing dangers thin ice

5 types of journals to try for yourself

Journaling Ideas blog header

Outdoor Winter Activities

family playing the snow

Conversation Starters for a New Year

Connection Corner Kits Available

Family Connection Kits

New Year's resolutions

success in the new year

Cooking with your kids

mom and child baking together

Hot chocolate breathing

info graphic

Holiday activities with your family

info graphic

Homemade gifts

Social-emotional learning and your child

SEL social emotional learning tips for parents

Project Profile: Kids and Nature

Kids walking on log over shallow creek in local park

Impulse control and your child

Two young girls hugging and laughing

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

Kids in the Garden: Grow & Explore this Fall

wheatgrass growing in a cup

4-H provides hope, food to Southern Illinois

photo of 4H members

Turn Wednesdays into Mondays

Message from Illinois 4-H

Just Follow That Stick

Just Follow That Stick

Message from Illinois 4-H

Turn Wednesdays into Mondays

Find a Healthy Balance with Technology and Your Children

Summer Employment: Saving with Your Youth

How will you spend September?

News Releases (166)

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

Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression

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

Extension gift creates new scholarship opportunity for Unity Community Center 4-H youth in McLean County

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

Lee County 4-H Joins the Fight Against Hunger

Wizarding World of 4-H School

It starts with a dream: Extension's iDream - iCreate gives youth skills to achieve goals

School gardens offer numerous benefits beyond beautification

Youth Learn the Importance of Healthy Hydration and Physical Activity

4-H hosting bicycle rodeo in Eureka

Extension Brings STEM Activities to the Classroom

Grants give opportunity to add Agriculture to McLean County Classrooms

Babysitting Clinics

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

Stephenson County Youth Nominated for State Public Speaking Contest

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

New crop scouting competition tests student field skills

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

4-H Federation members develop leadership skills by offering encouragement

Kitchen Scrap Gardening

Deployments bring changes, challenges, opportunities

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

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

Local Youth Participate in Mental Health Discussions

4G STEM Camp introduces girls to STEM careers

Youth invited to learn computer programming at STEM Academy

New opportunity for teens to hang out with other teens

No saddle needed to excel in 4-H Horse Bowl

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

Youth gain skills with educational cooking kits during Mediterranean diet month

Knox County 4-H youth excel at Public Speaking Contest

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

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

4-H Transitioning Back to In-Person Workshops

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

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

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

Fulton 4-H barrow tattooing and weigh-ins

4-H Shooting Sports to hold spring session

Fulton County 4-H offers college scholarships

National Nutrition Month

K-12 continuing education opportunity for teachers and childcare professionals

Find Your Spark!

Find Your Spark in 4-H

Your Thoughts Matter Online Series for Youth Ages 13 and Older

Marshall-Putnam Ag in the Classroom Welcomes Samantha Smoode

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

Hatch chicks to explore science, math and more with your students

4-H Spark Camp offers winter session

4-H offers activities to foster family connections

Winter take home learning kits now available through Illinois Extension

January Is National Baking Month

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

4-H service project brushes off invasives at state park

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

Gratitude activities this Thanksgiving

Learning from home made easier with new webpage

Illinois Extension staff honored for life-changing programs

Carlinville Area Hospital receives 2020 Community Partner Award

Bremer Sanctuary receives 2020 Community Partner Award

Explore, learn and grown with Wee Naturalists virtual program

Illinois' top 4-H staff shine

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

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

Illinois 4-H educators receive national awards

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

Photography Club started for Whiteside Youth

Mental health club started for local youth in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties

Illinois 4-H volunteer in running for national award

Two Illinois teens top finalists in national 4-H contest

Scientists bring the Great Lakes to students learning from home

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

Extension initiative supports urban ag programs, career paths for youth

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

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

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

DIY Halloween Make-up Workshop offered by local Master Gardeners

New report shows UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget

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

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

Mobile app supports youth development on the go

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

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

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

Learn in Your Lawn Chair at the University of Illinois Extension

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

Menard County 4-H Scholarship Recipients Announced

Edwards County 2020 Beef and Swine Results

Edwards County 2020 Food & Clothing Results

Edwards County 2020 General Show Results

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

University of Illinois Extension 4-H Tech Wizards brings STEM Activity Kits to YMCA Camp Discovery

Illinois 4-H members step up to serve communities

2020 Edwards County Food & Clothing Show Going Virtual

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

4-H woodworker turns project into business

Edwards County Earth Day Challenge-A huge success!

Endless Possibilities in 4-H By: Ava Anderson

Foundation awards $45,000 in 4-H scholarships

Farm Bureau salutes outstanding 4-H members

Key Award celebrates youth service and mentoring

Preparing Youth for Community Disaster

Goat, Poultry and Rabbit Clinic for 4-H Youth

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

High School juniors explore career interests

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

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

Follow a Passion or Find Something New this Spring Break

Edwards County 4-H Feeding & Growing Our Communities/Meal Packaging Event

Logan County 4-H Holds Recognition Event

Talking to your Kids about Black History Month

Training the Next Generation of Shooting Sports Enthusiasts

Cooking and Booking Club available to local youth in Dixon

Wee Naturalists Monthly Program at Odell Library in Morrison Feb 22

Local Youth Learn about Bees and Candle Making

Boys Science Siesta and Girls Science Siesta Scheduled for March and April!

8th Annual Bridge Bust Breaks Records

Youth can Explore Rocket Science and Aviation in February

Wee Nats Monthly Program Starts in January at Odell Library in Morrison

Jackson County 4-H to Host Leather Workshop for Youth

Aim High with Youth Shooting Sports

Students Learn the Value of Shopping Local

Starting a School Garden Workshop Series Open to All Types of School Staff and Volunteers

Macon County 4-H Member Receives State Award

Next Generation Science Standards Training for Educational Leaders

Jackson County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

Shooting Sports On Target, On the Range and in Life

Randolph County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

Franklin County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

Illinois Extension joins nationwide celebration of impact of school lunch programs

Perry County Youth Honored at 4-H Achievement Night

Extension Hosts Career Field Day for Local Students

Williamson County 4-H and HCE to Host Picnic

Williamson County 4-H to Host Bicycle Workshop

Randolph County 4-H to Host Scavenger Hunt

Extension Welcomes Youth Development Educator

4-H Youth Gearing up for Perry County Fair

Randolph County Youth Get Experience with Drones

4-H Youth Prepare for Franklin County Fair

Local 4-H Member Attends Summer Leadership Conference

Randolph County Youth Sewing Club Meets This Summer

Williamson County Hosts Fun Summer Workshops

Local Youth Place in Horse Show

Williamson County Shooting Sports Receives $1,000 Gift

Staff (96)

Angie Abernathy

Angie Abernathy

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Chanita Anderson

Chanita Anderson

Cook County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Marilu Andon

Marilu Andon

Cook County 4-H Youth Development & Metro Educator

Brooke Baker-Katcher

Brooke Baker-Katcher

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

Betsy Bauer

Betsy Bauer

Adams County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Mark becker

Mark Becker

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Food Systems

staff photo of Janis Blout

Janis Blout

Fulton County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

carla blue

Carla Blue

Program Coordinator

Jamie Boas staff photo

Jamie Boas

4-H Youth Development Educator

Kathleen Book

Kathleen Book

Lee County 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

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

Jessica Carlson

Bureau County Summer 4-H Support

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate

Tara Chenoweth

Tara Chenoweth

McDonough County SNAP-Ed Community Worker

Jill Cook

Jill Cook

Henderson and Warren County 4-H Program Coordinator

Lisa Corcoran

LaSalle County Summer 4-H Support

Michelle Cox

Michelle Cox

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

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

Martha Ebbesmeyer

Martha Ebbesmeyer

4-H Youth Development Educator

Kim Eisnaugle

Kim Eisnaugle

Kendall County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

staff photo of Kathy Ellis

Katherine Ellis

Peoria County SNAP-Ed Instructor

Sara Farley

Sarah Farley

Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Andrea Farrier

Andrea Farrier

DuPage County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Mary Finney Photo

Mary Finney

Whiteside County 4-H and Youth Development Latino Program Coordinator

Mary Fisher picture

Mary Fischer

Extension Educator, Horticulture

Tracy Fowler-Pestle

Tracy Fowler-Pestle

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Danielle Gapinski

Bureau County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Susan Gasper

Susan Gasper

Cook County STEM Educator

staff photo of Katharine Girone

Katharine Girone

Tazewell County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Krista Gray

Krista Gray

Fulton County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Maria E. Gutiérrez Juntos 4-H Program Coordinator

Maria E Gutierrez

Cook County 4-H & Juntos Program Coordinator

Jessica Hays

Jessica Hays

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

Amy Hyde

Amy Hyde

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development - Logan County

Juilan Inniss

Julian Inniss

4-H SPIN Program Coordinator

Keith Jacobs Jr.

Extension Specialist, STEM

Allie Staff Picture

Allie Johnston

Whiteside County 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Durriyyah Kemp

Durriyyah Kemp

Cook County STEM - Social & Emotional Learning Educator

Teresa Kirwan

Teresa Kirwan

Program Coordinator, Ag Literacy & 4-H Youth Development

April Knoblett

April Knoblett

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

Aaron Lindstrom

Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM/STEAM Support

April Littig

April Littig

4-H Youth Development Educator

Patti Logan

Patti Logan

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

Sarah Luce

Sarah Luce

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

Cathy Ludolph

Cathy Ludolph

Peoria County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Jaylynn Maxey

Jaylynn Maxey

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth and Development

Meghan McCleary

Meghan McCleary

Cook County STEM Educator

Janet Moody

Janet Moody

Community Worker, SNAP-Kankakee County

Kim Morrison

Kim Morrison

4-H Youth Educator

Kate Mueller staff photo

Kate Mueller

4-H STEM Youth Development Assistant

Yolanda Nation

Yolanda Nation

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

Nicole Nelson

Nicole Nelson

Knox County 4-H Program Coordinator

Carissa Nelson

Carissa Nelson

Media Communications Manager

Donna Nuger

Donna Nuger

4-H Youth Development Educator

Cindy Ogwal

Cindy Ogwal

4-H Youth Development Specialist, College and Career Readiness

Amy Osterman

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Leonard Parker

Leonard Parker

Cook County 4-H Youth Development & Metro Educator

Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Youth Development Educator

Toni Pienta

Toni Pienta

LaSalle County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

staff photo of Joli Pierson

Joli Pierson

Mason County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Sandra Prez

Sandra Prez

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Metro

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

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

County Director

Amanda Runyan

Amanda Runyan

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

Anne Scheel

Anne Scheel

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

staff photo of Judy Schmidt

Judy Schmidt

4-H Metro Youth Development Educator

staff photo of Emily Schoenfelder

Emily Schoenfelder

4-H Youth Development Educator

Mollie Sedig staff picture

Molly Sedig

Carroll County 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Leilah Siegel

Leilah Siegel

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Susan Sloop

Susan Sloop

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Samantha Smoode

Ag in the Classroom Community Worker

Jackie Spence

Jackie Spence

Publicity and Promotion Associate

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

Katie Turkal

Katie Turkal

Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development

McKayla Urbanowski

Marshall-Putnam Summer 4-H Support

Megan Walsh, County Director

Megan Walsh

County Director

Jenna Ward

Jenna Ward

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Anthony Warmack

Anthony Warmack

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

Olivia Warren

Olivia Warren

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Angela Welker

Angie Welker

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth and Development

Stacy Woodyard

Stacy Woodyard

County Extension Director

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