Leaders of Tomorrow. –Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors Teen Teach
Freeport, IL – Giving back to your community gives you a sense of purpose and a deeper appreciation for what you have.  The 4-H Ambassadors in Stephenson County have learned that one way of giving back is through sharing what you have learned in 4-H, with younger youth. The Stephenson...

Stephenson County 4-H - Brings STEM activities to the Pearl City Middle School
FREEPORT, IL. – Creative thinking, hands-on problem solving, critical reasoning—these are just some of the skills seventh and eighth-grade students at Pearl City Middle School used on Friday, February 17. Staff from the University of Illinois Extension and Pearl City Middle School Science...

Growing Great Grapes
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Growing Great Grapes” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This program is taking place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 starting at 6 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL...

Winnebago County 4-H kicks off summer shows with public speaking March 28, 2023
ROCKFORD, Ill- Winnebago County 4-H will be holding its first 2023 4-H show on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the University of Illinois Extension Office at 6 pm.  Youth ages 8-18 years old will present speeches on a wide variety of topics from Formal Speeches to Oral Interpretations. For...

Building Robust Meat Supply Chains in the Driftless Region
Are you interested in rolling up your sleeves to look at opportunities and challenges in meat production, processing, and distribution in the northwest region of Illinois? Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon along with UW...