Events

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

May 2024 - Jo Daviess
County: JoDaviess

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

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June Channel Catfish Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament

Go fish! The 2024 Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament is on with a June Channel Catfish Fishing Challenge.

Eligibility and Rules: Open to all 4-H members from Illinois, but…

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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session I

Registration opens in late January/early February!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting…

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Homegrown Healthy | Ogle & Whiteside Counties

County: Ogle

Homegrown Healthy is a program series that combines weekly topic lessons with a gardening and nutrition component. Participants will meet for one hour once a week over 10 weeks. Horticulture…

Tea Gardens | Belvidere

The tradition of making and taking tea in the garden is steeped in garden history.  Tea gardens provide enchanting outdoor spaces that are soothing, productive, sustainable, and lovely.…

Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Yes, You CAN!
County: Winnebago

Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to…

Virtual 4-H Café Conversation: Sneak Peek at the New Extension Volunteer Website & Moodle Course Training Opportunities!

The Illinois 4-H Volunteerism Work Group is excited to bring you multiple opportunities this Spring for you to participate in Volunteer Training and Café Conversations! This is a…

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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session II

Registration opens in late January/early February!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting…

Preserving Practice: James & Jellies

Yes, You CAN!
County: JoDaviess

Strawberry season is upon us, and fresh-picked strawberries are great! These sweet berries are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. If you have a bumper crop and want to enjoy the…