Tazewell County IL 4-H

04/09/2026

Save the date for our upcoming Fall State Shoots with more information coming soon!

Air Pistol: July 1-Aug.31 mail-in postal match
Air Rifle: Sept. 12 at Bloomington
Archery: Sept. 19 at Pekin
Shotgun: Sept. 26 at Bunker Hill
Smallbore .22 Rifle: Sept. 26 at Bunker Hill

04/09/2026

We have been enjoying our time in the spring series of 4-H workshops. There is still time to register for the Clay workshop being held in Peoria County 4-H. In the meantime enjoy some images from our cake decorating class.

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04/03/2026

If plants, gardening, insects, and getting your hands dirty is your thing, be sure to check out one of the Junior Master Gardener SPIN clubs for youth ages 8 to 18! Led by local Master Gardener volunteers, you're sure to learn from some of the most knowledgeable gardeners around. https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-05-05-tazewell-4-h-jr-master-gardener-club-begins

03/31/2026

We are happy to partner with Tazewell Soil & Water Conservation District, Illinois 4-H, and Village of Minier for the 4-H Green Communities Tree Program. Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 11 to plant 25 oak trees at Westside Park in Minier.
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-04-11-tazewell-4-h-oak-tree-savanna-planting

03/27/2026

University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to provide leadership for program delivery in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

The County Extension Director is responsible for local program management, personnel management, interpersonal effectiveness, organizational leadership and development, fiscal management, and facilities management.
In this role, you will...
• Provide administrative supervision of all unit staff.
• Serve as the local representative of Extension.
• Facilitate and establish relationships with all audiences.
• Assess local needs and identify program priorities.
• Collaborate and partner with people and organizations to improve the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live.

Apply by 6 p.m. (CST) on April 7, 2026. Master's degree required. View job qualifications, responsibilities, and application procedures: https://go.illinois.edu/ExtensionJobs

03/17/2026

The sewing workshop was one of several in the Spring Workshop Series. We have more coming up: Entomology, Livestock Showmanship, Crochet, and Clay. Details in the 4-H email: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/06/74125506.html
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03/06/2026

All interested youth, 4-H, and FFA members are invited and encouraged to attend this FREE Livestock Showmanship Clinic at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown on Sunday afternoon, March 22. Please register by using the link or QR code below.
go.illinois.edu/fultonshowmanship

03/03/2026

Registration is officially open for Camp Kaleido!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and experimentation. Led by the 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassador Team, campers rotate through stations that highlight visual, performing, and interdisciplinary arts, each designed to spark imagination, build skills, and celebrate individuality.

• Date: May 9
• Age: 8–12
• Location: 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello
• Cost: $50 (lunch included)
• Registration Window: March 2 – April 20
• Registration Link: go.illinois.edu/CampKaleido

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

03/03/2026

High school seniors, we would love to hear from you!

Do you know a graduating 4-H Senior? We want to hear their story! The 4-H Senior Survey is a special opportunity for seniors to reflect on their 4-H journey and share how 4-H has shaped their education or career path. Every participant will receive an exclusive 4-H Memorabilia Tassel as a keepsake! Survey closes March 27, 2026. Encourage a senior to share their voice today! https://go.illinois.edu/4hgradsurvey

02/28/2026

Would you like some free white leghorn chicks? We will have lots of chicks getting hatched as part of our Embryology in the Classroom program that will need good homes. Sign up for our March and/or May Adoption Days. Pick up is at our Pekin office. https://go.illinois.edu/ChickAdoption