Edwards County 4-H

05/28/2026

We have a few members who have not completed their QAEC training. The deadline is Monday, June 1. Please complete this promptly.

05/27/2026

Please sign up for the Photography Workshops if you plan on attending.
Register online at go.illinois.edu/PhotographyWorkshop

4-H members are welcome to attend one or both of these upcoming photography workshops!

Join us to learn the basics of photography, including how to use various camera settings. These workshops are an excellent opportunity to prepare for the 4-H general project show or the local Illinois Extension photo contest. On June 2, participants will meet at the Every Beautiful Thing studio, where Heather Longbons will discuss outdoor photography. On June 18, Carissa Weaver will concentrate on studio and indoor photography at her French Creek Photography studio.

Register online at go.illinois.edu/PhotographyWorkshop

05/27/2026

Deadline to enter fair projects is June 1!

05/26/2026

Premium Checks from 2025 4-H Shows can be picked up TODAY!

If you participated in the 2025 4-H Food & Clothing Show, General Project Show, or any of the small animal or livestock shows, you can pick up your check at the Edwards County Extension office starting today, Tuesday, May 26. (As a reminder, those who showed as Cloverbuds last year are not eligible to receive premiums.)

Please check your email for more information about picking up the premium checks. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Extension office at (618) 445-2934.

05/25/2026

4-H members are welcome to attend one or both of these upcoming photography workshops!

Join us to learn the basics of photography, including how to use various camera settings. These workshops are an excellent opportunity to prepare for the 4-H general project show or the local Illinois Extension photo contest. On June 2, participants will meet at the Every Beautiful Thing studio, where Heather Longbons will discuss outdoor photography. On June 18, Carissa Weaver will concentrate on studio and indoor photography at her French Creek Photography studio.

Register online at go.illinois.edu/PhotographyWorkshop

05/25/2026

The Extension office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

05/24/2026

Sarafina Henson with the Blue Ribbon 4-H club received a Women’s Committee 4-H grant to assist with her 4-H projects. Best of Luck at the 4-H shows.

05/22/2026

Premium Checks from 2025 4-H Shows are Ready!

Great news! We’ve received funding for the 2025 4-H show premiums, and checks will be ready for our 4-H members to pick up on Tuesday, May 26. If you participated in the 2025 4-H Food & Clothing Show, General Project Show, or any of the small animal or livestock shows, you can pick up your check at the Edwards County Extension office starting Tuesday, May 26. (As a reminder, those who showed as Cloverbuds last year are not eligible to receive premiums.)

Please check your email for more information about picking up the premium checks. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Extension office at (618) 445-2934.

05/22/2026

Check out the Edwards County 4-H Newsletter for June/July. https://go.illinois.edu/Edwards4-HNewsJuneJuly26. It was also emailed to 4-H families and leaders earlier today, so check your inbox.

There is a lot of important show and fair information, so make sure to read through the newsletter.

05/20/2026