Events

4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.  For ages 8-18 and you do not have…

Heart Healthy Cooking: Protein

Discover the power of protein and how it impacts your health! In this interactive class, you’ll learn about different types of proteins, both animal-based and plant-based, and explore how they…

Jersey County 4-H Trivia Night

Join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night Fundraiser supporting Jersey County 4-H! Put your knowledge to the test, enjoy a night of friendly competition, and help raise funds that support local youth…

YQCA Training

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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What's in My Food?

Ever wonder what’s really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we’ll take a walk through the world of food chemicals—both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand their…

4-H Livestock Skillathon

Join us to test your knowledge of all things livestock! Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery County 4-H programs are excited to host the 2026 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest. This…

4-H Shooting Sports

Under the guidance of a certified instructor, youth will learn the safe and responsible handling of archery equipment, and more specifically proper and safe archery shooting techniques. Youth will…

YQCA Training

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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4-H Woodworking Workshop

Join Jersey County 4-H and the JCHS Ag Department for a Woodworking Workshop. Learn woodworking skills and create a project to take home!
Located at the JCHS Shop (use walk-in door next to large…

Success with Seed Starting

It’s time to get a head start on the upcoming garden season by starting seedlings indoors. Growing quality seedlings requires proper planning for adequate conditions to start seedlings off right.…