Karen Marsh of Ogle County inducted into 2025 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
OREGON, Ill.— Ogle County 4-H proudly announces that Karen Marsh has been inducted into the 2025 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing her 24 years of exemplary service and dedication to local youth.The Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame honors volunteers who demonstrate outstanding service...
Master Naturalists connect through community and conservation at annual conference
OGLESBY, Ill. — Of all the state parks in Illinois, Starved Rock has the most visitors, and this October, it also welcomed University of Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalists to explore and learn together. Against a backdrop of migrating pelicans floating in the Illinois River at the base of...
Extraordinary Fulton County volunteer honored
Lewistown, Ill. - Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Crista Hartstirn, a 15-year volunteer in Fulton County, was recently honored by Illinois 4-H for her selfless...
