This spring, Tazewell County 4-H welcomed two new Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs. The Junior Master Gardener SPIN Club was led by Master Gardeners, Trudy Yazujian, Janine Donahue, and Ellen Denler while the Junior Master Naturalist SPIN club was led by Master Naturalist Brittany Chambers. Both clubs...
This summer, Peoria County 4-H, in partnership with Peoria Fashion Week, launched an exciting new adventure for young creators—the Stitch and Style Academy, a sewing and...
Early settlers to the Midwest were in awe of the park-like landscapes of oak savannas, which once dotted the prairie. Today, these beautiful and unique ecosystems are among the most threatened in the world. But thanks to the ...
Countless hours of work go into making any 4-H project a success, but have you ever wondered what it takes to get ready for a horse show? Just ask the 22 Tazewell County 4-H members who showed a horse - or three - at the...
Over the past two years, University of Illinois Extension 4-H and SNAP-Ed educators have partnered with University of Illinois College of Medicine faculty and Dr. Tiffany Abrego, Licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of Behavioral Health at Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern...
In 2013, a passionate group of volunteers laid the foundation for one of Mason County’s most respected 4-H special interest clubs: the Mason County 4-H Shooting Sports Club. What began with a handful of 4-H volunteers, a few youth members, some borrowed equipment, and a vision for safe and...
This past February, 120 youth from Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties gathered for a day of hands-on learning at 4-H Clover Clinic, an event designed to introduce youth to various skills and interests. But behind the scenes, it...
If you ask most working adults about their required, annual certification processes you may get an eye roll with their response. But if you ask local 4-H youth about their required, annual Youth for the Quality Care of Animals certification you will get an ear...
On September 20, 2024, 4-H Discovery Day brought 169 third-grade students and their teachers to Rockwell Mound Park in Havana for an immersive experience in conservation and environmental education. This unique field...
The 4-H Cloverbud program, designed for youth ages 5 to 7, is an important first step for young children to explore the world of 4-H and set the foundation for future involvement. Through a variety of hands-on activities and age-appropriate projects, Cloverbuds build relationships with their peers...
