Whiteside County 4-H

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

The last 3 weeks we held our "Flour Power" baking club and made lots of yummy treats including: Homemade brownies with chocolate glaze, french bread, Peanut Butter blossom cookies, and strawberry pie and let me tell you they were all absolutely delicious! Thanks to Ann Manon who led our sessions, we appreciate you!

05/05/2026

For many years now, the 4-H program has been helping maintain some of the plant and flower beds at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds through the spring and summer. A county-wide 4-H crew got together Saturday to start work on them for this year. We got a lot of help from Whiteside County businesses, too, and greatly appreciate their donations in support of our efforts. A big THANK YOU to Spangler’s Landscaping and Garden Center; Sullivan’s Foods; Selmi’s Greenhouse; and Tractor Supply Company!

04/30/2026

REMINDER: This Saturday May 2nd from 10:30AM-Noon all of Whiteside 4-H is invited to come help with our Fairgrounds Refresh! 10:30-noon! 201 W Winfield St, Morrison.
Please bring some gloves, rakes, trowels a shovel etc if you have them. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

04/18/2026

What does it really take to go from seed to a fully-grown plant? In Sprout Scouts, we will focus on soil, crops, weeds, insects, diseases and more, fostering the best outcomes for plants. We will also involve drone usage and discuss career exploration. Enrollment in Plants & Soils or Agronomy projects not required. Meets at the Ogle County Farm Bureau. Open to ages 8-18.

04/17/2026

Way to go Madison! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Madison Krum for receiving the Young Woman of Tomorrow Award at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley Women of Achievement Luncheon! Madison is a former Whiteside County 4-H'er and currently works for us as Extra Help staff, providing workshops and support to the 4-H program.

04/14/2026

One last plug for our baking club starting next monday! Want your kids to learn how to bake yummy treats, sign them up! We will be baking brownies, cookies, french bread and pie!!!
AND they get to bring some home to share with family!
Sign up today at go.illinois.edu/flourpower
Questions call the office or message us on Facebook.

04/01/2026

Open to youth ages 8-18! Come learn to bake yummy treats and take home to share! Sign up today at go.illinois.edu/flourpower