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Events (106)

McHenry County 4-H Virtual Cooking SPIN Club 7/5/22

Tue, 07/05/2022 - 12:00

ZOOM

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Richland County Lab Chefs

Tue, 07/05/2022 - 12:00

Richland County Extension Office

4-H Stations for Youth Ages 10 +

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00

Brighton Park Library

Harvesting | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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4-H Stations for Youth Ages 10 +

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:00

Back of the Yards Branch

Wabash County Fair Cleanup Day

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

Children's Intro to Bees

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 12:00

Idea Garden

Children's Intro to Bees, Sat., July 9 at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Youth Cooking School Millstadt Morning Session

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

St. James Catholic School

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McLean County 4-H Youth Archery Workshop

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00

McLean County Fairgrounds-West Expo Building, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705

Youth Cooking School Millstadt Afternoon Session

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

St. James Catholic School

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All About Trees 4-H SPIN Club

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00

Gateway to Tree Science at the Morton Arboretum

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Quads Away Drones: 4-H SPIN Club

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00

Wheaton OR St. Charles

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Zero Waste Workshop - Ages 13-18

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:00

1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704

McHenry County 4-H Virtual Cooking SPIN Club 7/12/22

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 12:00

ZOOM

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Edwards County 4-H General Show

5:30 p.m.

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 12:00

COUNTRY Financial Hall

Cooking with 4-H | Session 1 | Macon County

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 12:00

Faith Fellowship Christian Church

unleavened bread

2022 Hancock County 4-H Fair

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

Hancock County Extension Office

STEAM: LEGO Construction with Bloomington Public Library

Wed, 07/13/2022 - 12:00

1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704

4-H Stations for Youth Ages 10 +

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

Brighton Park Library

Edwards County Fair Clean Up

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00 - Sun, 07/17/2022 - 12:00

LaSalle County Fairgrounds, 1250 4-H Road

Harvesting | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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4-H Stations for Youth Ages 10 +

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 12:00

Back of the Yards Branch

Wabash County 4-H Dog & Cat Show

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

Wabash County 4-H & Junior Horse Show

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

McLean County 4-H Youth Shotgun Workshop

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 12:00

Darnall's Shooting Range, 6125 East 1175 North Rd., Bloomington, IL 61705

Wabash County 4-H General Project and Foods & Clothing Show

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

Johnson & Massac County 4-H Goat Show

Sun, 07/17/2022 - 12:00

Massac Youth Fairgrounds

Brown Goat on Lead

Wabash County 4-H Animal Weigh-in/Check-In

Sun, 07/17/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:00

Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds, 915 University Ave, Henry, IL 61537

Wabash County 4-H and Junior Fair Rabbit Show

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00

Argenta-Oreana Public District Library

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2022 McLean County Youth Archery Match

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00

McLean County Fairgrounds - West Expo Building, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705

Wabash County 4-H Beef & Dairy Cattle Shows

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

4-H Dog Show - AJMPU

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 12:00

Massac Youth Fairgrounds

Different Breeds of dogs on light blue background

Wabash County 4-H Master Showmanship

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

McHenry County 4-H Virtual Cooking SPIN Club 7/19/22

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

ZOOM

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Edwards County Dog Show

6:00 pm

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Wabash County 4-H Swine & Sheep Shows

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

Cooking with 4-H | Session 2 | Macon County

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Faith Fellowship Christian Church

scones

Wabash County 4-H and Junior Poultry Shows

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:00

Mt. Zion District Library

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Unity Summer Enrichment Camp - Making History

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

Unity Community Center 632 Orlando Ave. Normal, IL 61761

Johnson & Massac County 4-H Swine Show

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

Massac Youth Fairgrounds

pigs in a row

STEAM: LEGO Construction with Bloomington Public Library

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704

Wabash County 4-H and Junior Fair Goat Show

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

Wabash County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

Argenta-Oreana Public District Library

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Summer Youth Workshop: Create Your Own Stamp

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:00

Kendall County Extension Office

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Harvesting | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:00

Mt. Zion District Library

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Richland County 4-H General/Home Ec. Projects Show

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00

Richland County Fairgrounds

4-H Stations for Youth Ages 10 +

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00

Back of the Yards Branch

Edwards County 4-H Equine Show

6:00 pm

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Lawrence County General Project Judging

Sat, 07/23/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

2022 McLean County Youth Shotgun Match

Sat, 07/23/2022 - 12:00

Darnall's Shooting Range, 6125 East 1175 North Rd., Bloomington, IL 61705

Edwards County 4-H Rabbit Show

2:00 PM

Sun, 07/24/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Richland County 4-H Horse Show

Sun, 07/24/2022 - 12:00

Richland County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Sheep Show

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Livestock Judging Mini Sessions

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Unity Summer Enrichment Camp - Children's Discovery Museum

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00 - Fri, 07/29/2022 - 12:00

Unity Community Center 632 Orlando Ave. Normal, IL 61761

Edwards County livestock weigh in

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Livestock Judging Contest

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Livestock Registration

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | DeWitt County

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Farmer City Public Library

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Edwards County Bucket Calf Interviews

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Cooking with 4-H | Session 3 | Macon County

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Faith Fellowship Christian Church

Pizza

Farmette in Action 4-H SPIN Club (July)

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL

Close-up of white and black goat with smiling girl in background

Edwards County Swine Show

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Goat Show

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Richland County 4-H Livestock Shows

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 12:00

Richland County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Tractor Rodeo

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Richland County 4-H Livestock Shows

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Richland County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Bucket Calf Show

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Edwards County Master Showmanship

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | DeWitt County

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Weldon Public Library

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Edwards County Beef Show

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Piatt County

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:00

Bement Public Library

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Edwards County Youth Auction

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

Harvesting | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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Edwards County Poultry Show

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00

Edwards County Fairgrounds

I Made That! Back to School Edition

Fri, 07/29/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County 4-H Horse Show and Judging

Fri, 07/29/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

Be an Environmental Hero with 4-H & Eco.Logic

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat, 07/30/2022 - 12:00

Kane County Extension Office

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Lawrence County 4-H Livestock Check-in

Sat, 07/30/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Piatt County

Sat, 07/30/2022 - 12:00

Blue Ridge Township Public Library

purple background with ear of corn turning to popcorn

Lawrence County 4-H Livestock Check-in

Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

Lawrence County 4-H Swine Judging

Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

Lawrence County 4-H Poultry Judging

Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00

Blue Mound Public Library

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Bureau County 4-H Nature Detective Camp

Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 08/04/2022 - 12:00

Bureau County Extension Office

4-H Food Science Fun | DeWitt County

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:00

Farmer City Public Library

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Lawrence County 4-H Livestock Judging

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | DeWitt County

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00

Weldon Public Library

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4-H Food Science Fun | Piatt County

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00

Bement Public Library

purple background with ear of corn turning to popcorn

Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Judging

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

4-H Food Science Fun | Macon County

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00

Blue Mound Public Library

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Lawrence County 4-H Overall Showman Contest

Thu, 08/04/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

Illinois Crop Scouting Competition

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

Thu, 08/04/2022 - 12:00

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

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Lawrence County 4-H Livestock Auction

Thu, 08/04/2022 - 12:00

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

Distributing | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Fri, 08/05/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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Distributing | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Fri, 08/12/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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Distributing | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Noon - 5:00 PM

Tue, 08/23/2022 - 12:00

Whiteside Extension Office

Distributing | Cultivate & Contribute with 4-H at Crossing Healthcare

Fri, 08/26/2022 - 12:00

Crossing Healthcare Garden

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Ag Day

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:00

Monmouth

Farm Safety Day

Thu, 09/15/2022 - 12:00

Stronghurst

Blog Posts (93)

3 tips to help your kids prepare for fair

youth showing a diary cow at the fair

Discover the greatness of the great outdoors

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3 simple ways to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer

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New oak savannah planted at Sommer Farm in Peoria

dad and daughter planting an oak tree

Deep breathing for mental health

photo of the palm of a hand with fingers spread

Giving back can be as simple as helping your neighbor

Woman helping an eldery woman

2-minute tips for self-care in spring

woman drinking water out in the sunshine

The perfect Mother’s Day gift – meaningful conversations with mom

mom and teenage son sitting on couch talking

Tips for celebrating holidays respectfully

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Designing a garden for kids? Give it a theme!

Colored gloves on a fence and children's hands in mud

3 tips to help you organize your home this spring

little girl cleaning up clutter

5 resources to help you get back to nature this spring

A womand and man lifing up a child by their arms as they walk in the woods

Planning your backyard garden together can create a lasting love of nature

hands digging in a pot of dirt

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family-friendly activities

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Talking to your children about war and difficult topics

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Fight winter woes with indoor activity

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Focus on friendship

bulletin board with photos of friends taped to it

3 ways to show you care this Valentine’s Day

an elderly man and a young girl holding a cutout heart around their face

Dive deeper into Black History Month with family activities

red, orange, green stipes with words over black rectangle: Celebrat Black History

3 mindfulness techniques to help you reset

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5 fun activities to keep kids busy this winter

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Habits for a healthier, happier family in the new year

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3 ways to reduce stress this holiday season

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How to introduce kids to the joys of cooking, baking this holiday season

Easy DIY gifts this holiday season

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Practice gratitude on Thanksgiving (and the rest of the year, too)

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Help families have easier access to food this holiday season

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Local survey results demonstrate positive aspects of youth and adult relationships in 4-H

A senior citizen with a child in a garden

3 Ideas to help reduce stress for busy families

man, child, and woman sitting on couch holding head in their hands looking stressed

Keeping butterfly and moth pupae over the winter

Try these spooky STEM activities with your little goblins

line of pumpkins with words Spooky STEM activities

Conversation starters to learn more about your friends and family

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3 things to teach your kids about digital citizenship

Digital Citizenship Week info graphic

Illinois 4-H wants alums to know: you can always come home to 4-H

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Make fall garden clean-up fun for the kids!

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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Prepare to protect the people you love

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Encourage volunteering in your family

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6 questions to ask your children as they head back to school

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10 ways to savor the last specks of summer

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Back to school, back to bullying?

Hallway with blue lockers, one locker is open. Text reads: bullying or peer conflict? R.I.P. as a tool for families

I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for…

ice cream collage

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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5 ways to celebrate Memorial Day with your family

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Using mindful movement for stress reduction

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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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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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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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Celebrate Women’s History Month

Celebreat Women's History Month

Make your own snow day

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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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Outdoor Winter Activities

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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

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Hot chocolate breathing

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Holiday activities with your family

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Homemade gifts

Social-emotional learning and your child

SEL social emotional learning tips for parents

Project Profile: Kids and Nature

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Impulse control and your child

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

Kids in the Garden: Grow & Explore this Fall

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4-H provides hope, food to Southern Illinois

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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

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Summer Employment: Saving with Your Youth

How will you spend September?

News Releases (280)

New 4-H specialist strengthens Extension commitment to youth education in Central Illinois

4-H Pollinator Celebration set at Hall High School

Crawford County 4-H'ers prepping for the summer show

Cracking the code on crime scene investigation

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Fulton County graduates receive 4-H scholarships

Dedicated volunteers inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Area youths awarded scholarships from Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation

Wizarding world of 4-H school coming soon

Our Hands for Larger Service. –Stephenson County Youth Give Back

New oak savannah planted at Sommer Farm in Peoria

Teens make a difference in 4-H Teen Teacher program

Local youth invited to attend the “Wizarding World of 4-H” event

Bass Fishing SPIN Club offered by University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Youth Development

4-H Library Programs in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties

Exploration Week For Carroll County 4-H

4-H food science fun coming to a library near you

Farm Safety Day registration is open to all area youth

Kendall County 4-H announces youth creativity classes for June

Youth meet and learn about miniature donkeys at fun 4-H event

Leadership and project excellence recognized by DeWitt County 4-H Foundation

Youth get comfortable in the kitchen with free baking workshops

Wizarding world of 4-H school coming soon

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

Babysitting Clinic Planned

Extension Brings STEM Activities to the Pearl City Middle School

Keep youth busy this summer

Mental health in the mainstream; teens can help themselves and others

Girls inspired at 4G STEM Camp

4-H helps young people develop goal setting skills

Local youth win big at robotics competition

2022 Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest February 26, 2022 – Bloomington, IL

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

Fulton 4-H members participate in public speaking

The NRA Foundation awards $3,200 to the Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports program

State 4-H award ceremony recognizes three Macon County youth

FIRST LEGO League 4-H robotics team receives highest award

Earth Day Activities with 4-H

Tap into your inner detective with 4-H

Carroll/Whiteside 4-H Youth advance to State Horse Contest

Come Explore Cloverbuds with Bureau County 4-H

Test field scouting skills with high school Crop Scouting Competition

Carroll - Lee - Whiteside 4-H Public Speaking Contest

2022 Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Day Camp – Change Your Child’s Life!

Meet local law enforcement and firefighters at free family fun day

Hands-on Fun Awaits Kids at 4-H Super Saturday

4-H invests in leadership opportunities with new youth development educator in Southern Illinois

Strive to Thrive series will teach youth fundamentals to help them flourish

Bureau County 4-H first aid in action workshop offered

Youth to learn about safety and make project at woodworking workshop

Make your own herb garden at free 4-H event

Arts & Crafts with 4-H After School

Freeport Teen Travels to National 4-H Congres

Experience the world of robotics with free 4-H event

4-H offers new nature-based family activities

Spring into quick breads

4-H to host family fun activity at Allerton Park's A Shamrockin' GLOW

New Member Project Workshop in Bureau County

Fulton County 4-H offers college scholarships

4-H teaches budding scientists about cover crops

Whiteside County 4-H to offer Scrapbooking Club

Educators learn about mentoring in the classroom at Teacher Tuesdays

Hands-on Fun Awaits Kids at Winnebago County 4-H Project Workshop Day

The Tallest Snowman Challenge- After School Program

New 4-H specialist strengthens Southern Illinois youth STEM education initiative

Lockhart's Barber College and 4-H team up for career exploration program

University of Illinois Extension Welcomes New Ag in the Classroom Staff!

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

Tissue paper art offered to 4-H Cloverbud youth

University of Illinois Extension Welcomes New 4-H Staff!

Put It Up! Jams & Jellies

Show your heart some love this February!

Bureau County 4-H welcomes new club, Bureau Bulldogs

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

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

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

Ribbon cutting celebrates the opening of new 4-H Clubhouse

Whip up creative fun in the kitchen with virtual food challenge

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

We Want You to Join 4-H!

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

Teacher Tuesdays offers virtual STEAM resource fair for educators

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

This Autumn, Fill Your Heart with Gratitude and Your Home with the Scent of Holiday Spices

4-H Nature Explorers Set to Begin in October

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

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

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

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

Neva Ramos Inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Kristi Krahmer inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

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

Learn to Sew at New 4-H club in Amboy

Join 4-H shooting sports to learn safety and precision

Fulton County 4-Hers exhibit projects at Illinois State Fair

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

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

Free hands-on monarch butterfly event is fun for all ages

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

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

Youth Learn the Importance of Fiber-rich Foods during Whole Grains Month

4-H Show time is here Woodford County!

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

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Michele Aavang

Michele Aavang

McHenry County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Angie Abernathy

Angie Abernathy

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

J. Yvette Anderson

J. Yvette Anderson

Wayne County 4-H Youth Development Extension Program Coordinator

Chanita Anderson

Chanita Anderson

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Marilu Andon

Marilu Andon

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Brooke Baker-Katcher

Brooke Baker-Katcher

Grundy County 4-H/Youth Development Program Coordinator

Mark becker

Mark Becker

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Food Systems

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

Kara Boozer

Kara Boozer

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Doris Braddock

Doris Braddock

Kane County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Jamita Brown

4-H/Youth Development Extension Educator

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Educator

Jessica Carlson

Bureau County Summer 4-H Support

Roxana Cejeda

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate

Tara Chenoweth

Tara Chenoweth

Knox County Office Support Assistant

Debra Collier

Debra Collier

Edwards County 4-H Youth Development Extension Program Coordinator

Lisa Corcoran

LaSalle County Summer 4-H Support

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

Ofelia Delgado

Ofelia Delgado

Lake County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

beth dellatori

Beth Dellatori

4-H Youth Development Educator

Siera Duesterhaus

Siera Duesterhaus

Adams County 4-H Extension Program Coordinator

Katie Duitsman

Katie Duitsman

4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist, Leadership

Martha Ebbesmeyer

Martha Ebbesmeyer

4-H Youth Development Educator

Eric Eickmeier

Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H

Kim Eisnaugle

Kim Eisnaugle

Kendall County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Katherine Ellis

Peoria County SNAP-Ed Instructor

Sara Farley

Sarah Farley

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator

Andrea Farrier

Andrea Farrier

Kane County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Mary Fischer

Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) Educator

Tracy Fowler-Pestle

Tracy Fowler-Pestle

Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

Samantha Gaither

Samantha Gaither

4-H Youth Development Educator

Danielle Gapinski

Bureau County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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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

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Stephanie Hale

Extension Program Coordinator

Jessica Hays

Jessica Hays

Coles County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Amy Henschen

Amy Henschen

Evaluation and Staff Development 4-H Youth Development Specialist

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Tanya L. Hetelle

4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator

Elijah Holloman

4-H 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

Acting County Director and Social & Emotional Learning Educator

Teresa Kirwan

Teresa Kirwan

Program Coordinator, Ag Literacy & 4-H Youth Development

April Knoblett

April Knoblett

Crawford County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

aaron lindstrom

Aaron Lindstrom

Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H STEM/STEAM Support

April Littig

April Littig

4-H Youth Development Educator

Patti Logan

Patti Logan

Effingham County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Sarah Luce

Sarah Luce

Clay and Fayette Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Wyatt Miller

Wyatt Miller

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Janet Moody

Janet Moody

Kankakee County SNAP ED Community Worker

Kim Morrison

Kim Morrison

4-H Youth Development Educator

Kate Mueller staff photo

Kate Mueller

4-H STEM Youth Development Assistant

Brittney Muschetto stands against a forest. She wears dark hair glasses green shirt

Brittney Muschetto

Kankakee County 4-H/Youth Development Program Coordinator

Yolanda Nation

Yolanda Nation

Shelby County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Leonard Parker

Leonard Parker

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson

Youth Development Educator

Toni Pienta

Toni Pienta

LaSalle County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Joli Pierson

Mason County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Megan Pierson

Megan Pierson

Wabash County 4-H Youth Development Extension Program Coordinator

Sandra Prez

Sandra Prez

Metro 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

Shannon Range

4-H/Youth Development Extension Educator

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

4-H Youth Development and Metro Educator

Nancy Reppe

Nancy Reppe

DuPage County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

Deanna Roby-Vorgias

County Director

Anne Scheel

Anne Scheel

Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

staff photo of Judy Schmidt

Judy Schmidt

4-H Metro Youth Development Educator

Jaylynn Schober

Jaylynn Schober

Cumberland County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Emily Schoenfelder

4-H Youth Development Educator

Leilah Siegel

Leilah Siegel

4-H Youth Development Educator

Susan Sloop

Susan Sloop

4-H Youth Development Educator

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Kristi Smith

Peoria County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Samantha Smoode

Ag in the Classroom Community Worker

Jackie Spence

Jackie Spence

Publicity and Promotion Associate

Ben Steele staff photo

Ben Steele

4-H Youth Development Educator

Kristi J Stout

Kristi J Stout

4-H Youth Development Educator

Vickie Taylor

Vickie Taylor

Johnson & Massac counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Lisa Torrance

Lisa Torrance

County Director

Katie Turkal

Katie Turkal

Jasper County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

McKayla Urbanowski

Marshall-Putnam Summer 4-H Support

Jenna Ward

Jenna Ward

4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

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Anthony Warmack

Communications & Marketing Program Coordinator

Angela Welker

Angie Welker

Douglas and Moultrie County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Stacy Woodyard

Stacy Woodyard

County 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