Thomson 4H Sandburrs

03/28/2026

03/14/2026

🍀 One more sleep! 🐎
Good luck to our Carroll and Whiteside county 4-H youth competing in the regional horsebowl and hippology contest tomorrow! We're cheering you on! Have fun and show 'em what you know! 💚

03/06/2026

03/02/2026

Surprise! Our Early Bird price has been EXTENDED until March 3 at noon! If you still want to sign up for the Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp, this is your chance! The registration website was down yesterday, so we've decided to extend the early-bird price for 1 more day before it goes up. Visit https://go.illinois.edu/4HSummerCamp to register!

02/24/2026

🍀 Sometimes trying something new is more important than finishing perfectly... that's why you have until May 1 to add or change your project selections in Zsuite.

See something new you want to try or maybe you attended a workshop or event that ignited a spark? ✨️🌱🍀

02/21/2026

🌱✨️ Cloverbuds are blooming
in Carroll County 4-H ✨️🌱

02/21/2026

It’s Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know that in the 1930s 4H bands and orchestra would produce and air hour long monthly educational musical shows that would be on NBC network!

02/20/2026

Fun fact for your feed! 🍀

4-H is the largest youth development organization in the U.S. 💚
And we’re proud to support the kids growing up in it 🌾

02/19/2026

🎤✨ Registration is OPEN for the Stephenson County 4-H Public Speaking & Demonstrations Contest! ✨🎤

The date is set.
The location is ready.
The judge is secured.

Are you ready to take on the competition in the 2026 Stephenson County 4-H Public Speaking & Demonstrations Contest?

Join us on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Stephenson County Extension Office
Building R at Highland Community College
2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, IL

This is your chance to:
🎤 Share your voice
💡 Showcase your skills
🌟 Build confidence
🏅 Compete and grow

Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned speaker, this contest is a fantastic way to challenge yourself in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Don’t wait — Stephenson County 4-H Members register today at http://stephenson4-Hfair.fairentry.com and start preparing to shine! ✨

Questions? Reach out to Jen Schultz at the Stephenson County Extension Office, (8715) 235-4125

02/19/2026

The ribbons are fun, but the look of accomplishment in a 4-H member's eyes after they gave it their all, that's what I love to see.

02/18/2026

⛺️Sign up now for 4-H summer camp✨️
Close to home in Polo

02/18/2026

Are you a horse enthusiast who loves to speak on your passion for horses? We have the perfect event for you!

Join us for the 2026 State Horse Speaking Contest on April 18 on the University of Illinois campus!

4-H Horse Speaking contests help youth gain self-confidence, courage and persuasiveness; share ideas with others; and develop the ability to speak in public to inform others about horse-related subjects and the 4-H Horse project.
Head to go.illinois.edu/4Hhorsespeaking and register by March 20. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

via Illinois 4-H