Cumberland County 4-H, Illinois

11/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, November 14, 2-4 pm at the Greenup Municipal Building for a fun community event hosted by 4-H. All community members are welcome!!! Fun games for the whole family, tractors, snacks and giveaways. Bring the kids to this indoor event and have some family fun free of charge.

11/12/2026

Join us this Saturday, November 14, 2-4 PM, at the Greenup Municipal Building! This is a community event open to all! Join us for games, face painting, touch a tractor, and more. Due to the colder weather, we will not have a petting zoo, so come on in and have fun inside where it's warm!

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, with gratitude and respect, we thank all who have served our country.

11/11/2026

Last call for your Awesome Autumn Photos!

Last Call for Awesome Autumn Photos!

Have you captured the perfect fall moment? There's still time to enter the Awesome Autumn Photography Contest, sponsored by the Shelby County 4-H Federation! The contest is open to all enrolled 4-H members in Shelby, Coles, Cumberland, Moultrie, and Douglas Counties.

Cash prizes are awarded in three age divisions: 🍁 Ages 5-7 🍁 Ages 8-13 🍁 Ages 14-18
📅 Deadline: November 14
📧 Email entries to: [email protected]

Show us your favorite autumn colors, farm scenes, wildlife, pumpkins, sunsets, and everything that makes fall awesome! Remember, one entry per member, and participation counts toward the Illinois 4-H Experience Award.

Grab your camera and start snapping!

11/10/2026

ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT
🎄 Wreath the Halls with 4-H! 🎄
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with 4-H! Join us for a fun, hands-on Christmas wreath-making workshop where youth can unleash their creativity and design a festive wreath to take home and display throughout the holiday season.
📅 Date: November 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Romack's Greenhouse
👧 Ages: 5–18
Cost: $10
Participants will explore their creativity, learn basic wreath-making techniques, and practice planning, design, and crafting skills while creating a holiday decoration of their own. All supplies will be provided, and no previous crafting experience is necessary—just bring your holiday spirit and imagination!
Come create, learn, and make something merry with 4-H! 🎁
The registration link is in the comments.

11/09/2026

The Livestock Conference is an excellent opportunity! Don't miss out. Register today!

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK CONFERENCE 2027! 🌟

Are you ready for a weekend full of hands-on learning, new friendships, and all things livestock? Join us for the 2027 Illinois 4-H Junior Livestock Conference, February 13–14, in Springfield, Illinois!

Open to youth in grades 7–9, this overnight experience is packed with hands-on livestock activities, leadership development, team-building challenges, and opportunities to connect with 4-H members from across the state!

The best part? You don't have to own livestock to participate! Whether you're new to livestock or have years of experience, there's something for everyone!

📅 February 13–14, 2027
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel | Springfield, IL
💲 $215 | Includes lodging, meals, a T-shirt, conference supplies, and activities.

Registration is NOW OPEN! Space is limited to the first 100 youth who register, so don't wait to secure your spot!

Registration Deadline: January 11, 2027
🔗 Register Today: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/events/state-events/youth-livestock-conference

We can't wait to see you in Springfield for a weekend of learning, leadership, and livestock!

11/09/2026

A huge thank you to Kurt Hoene and Lake Land College for partnering with Illinois 4-H to provide a hands-on woodworking experience for local youth. Participants learned valuable construction skills and created their own wooden American flags to take home. Take a look at the album to see photos and videos from this amazing day of learning!

11/06/2026

Only one spot available!!!!

Teens with Tools Workshop Update

EDIT: The Spot has been filled.

Thank you!

11/05/2026

Cumberland County 4-H Partners with Greenup Township Library to Teach Youth About Animal Shelters and Responsible Pet Ownership
Cumberland County 4-H recently partnered with the Greenup Township Library to provide local homeschool youth with an educational, hands-on learning experience focused on animal shelters, animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership.
During the program, youth explored what an animal shelter is and why animals may find themselves in need of shelter. Participants learned to identify the basic needs of dogs and cats, ways people can safely help shelter animals, and the importance of responsible pet ownership. They also discovered ways children can make a difference in helping animals throughout their own communities.
Through interactive, hands-on activities, youth put their knowledge to work by identifying the needs of animals and discussing what it takes to provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment for pets. One of the highlights of the program was creating adoption posters for Brandy, a dog currently available for adoption through the Cumberland County animal shelter.
Brandy, a Shepherd/Lab mix, was a very special guest at the event. Showing off her wonderful manners, Brandy patiently sat for the children to pet her and shake her paw. She even joined in the activities, helping youth better understand her needs and what makes her a great companion. Brandy was also the perfect model as participants created their adoption posters to help spread the word about finding her a forever home.
The partnership between Cumberland County 4-H and the Greenup Township Library provided an opportunity for youth to learn through experience while developing compassion, responsibility, and an appreciation for animals. By combining education with hands-on activities and a special four-legged guest, the program demonstrated how small actions can make a big difference in the lives of animals in our community.
Cumberland County 4-H is proud to partner with local organizations like the Greenup Township Library to provide meaningful educational opportunities that help young people develop knowledge, confidence, and life skills while making a positive impact in their communities.

11/04/2026

Be prepared to save a life; get CPR and AED trained at no cost to you! This workshop, taught by a certified professional, will prepare you to help in emergency situations. Register today, space is limited. https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/cumberland-county-life-skills-cpr-aed-and-first-aid-training-workshop-2