Macon County 4-H

Macon County 4-H Macon County 4-H is for youth and volunteers who want to Make the Best Better in Macon County, Ill. What's the point of 4-H?

Great kids are those that exemplify the four H’s, and our mission is to make that happen! HEAD—Make sound decisions, set goals and stick with them until they are achieved, and have practical skills needed to lead a productive, fulfilling life. HEART—Act with integrity and accountability, and help others become their best. HANDS—Put the needs of the community before those of themselves, and serve o

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It's June 1 and Fair Entry closes today! Have you registered your projects for this year's 4-H Show? fairentry.com/Fair/...
06/01/2026

It's June 1 and Fair Entry closes today! Have you registered your projects for this year's 4-H Show?

fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23037

Happy Monday, 4-Hers! 2025 premium checks are ready! All checks must be picked up and deposited by July 30, 2026! Stop b...
06/01/2026

Happy Monday, 4-Hers!
2025 premium checks are ready! All checks must be picked up and deposited by July 30, 2026! Stop by your local Extension office soon! If you need your check to be transferred to a different office,
email [email protected]

•No checks will be reissued if you miss the deadline!
•No checks will be mailed.

SALTY, PUFFY PAINT! It was messy, it was puffy, and fun was had! Youth learned how to make their own salty, puffy paint ...
05/29/2026

SALTY, PUFFY PAINT!

It was messy, it was puffy, and fun was had! Youth learned how to make their own salty, puffy paint with 4-H staff member, Anay. They then put their creativity on canvas as they painted ocean scenes!🎨

Anay was assisted by 4-H members, Esther and Jason.🍀

Whoa! Look at this new project area! Who's going to be our first exhibitor?
05/20/2026

Whoa! Look at this new project area! Who's going to be our first exhibitor?

Another new project area for this year!
05/18/2026

Another new project area for this year!

Here's another new project area for 2026!

Explore producing high-quality animal feed with hands-on learning about hay, alfalfa, and other crops grown as animal feed.

THANK YOU to the Macon County Board for their continued support of Illinois Extension and Macon County 4-H!🤝Macon County...
05/15/2026

THANK YOU to the Macon County Board for their continued support of Illinois Extension and Macon County 4-H!🤝

Macon County 4-Hers, Celia Ritter and Connor Lithgow, presented at the Macon County Board Meeting last evening by sharing their highlights, accomplishments, and skills learned through their 4-H journeys so far.🍀

Both youth are members of Macon County 4-H clubs, Blue Mound Green Machines and 4-H SCREAM robotics club, respectively. They also serve on the Teen 4-H Council and participate in various project areas and 4-H events throughout the year.⚙️

Illinois 4-H has restructured this project area! Instead of Floriculture A, B, C, and D, you'll find:•Floral Design•Land...
05/14/2026

Illinois 4-H has restructured this project area! Instead of Floriculture A, B, C, and D, you'll find:

•Floral Design
•Landscape Design
•Plant Propagation
•Flower Preservation
•Ornamental Displays

A workshop designed for our younger friends ages 5 to 8 years old! Come make Salty Puffy Paint at this Cloverbud Worksho...
05/14/2026

A workshop designed for our younger friends ages 5 to 8 years old! Come make Salty Puffy Paint at this Cloverbud Workshop and create a unique ocean-themed masterpiece to take home. Bring a friend to share the fun!

May 28 | 3 to 4:30 p.m. | Macon County Extension Office

There is a $2 fee required.
Register by May 27 at go.illinois.edu/4HCloverbuds today!

You might notice some changes in this year's showbook. Some Project Area titles have changed!Plastic Block Art is now Cr...
05/08/2026

You might notice some changes in this year's showbook. Some Project Area titles have changed!

Plastic Block Art is now Creating with Building Blocks
Crops is now Agronomy and includes: Soybeans, Corn, Small Grains, and Hay

Address

3351 N. President Howard Brown Boulevard
Decatur, IL
62521

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12178776042

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