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4-H and Youth
Congratulations to all members & leaders recognized at the 2009 4-H Acheivement Program. Thank you for working hard to make Lee County 4-H great!

Featured Websites
Trees Are Terrific My First Garden All-Star River Explorers Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification Walk in My Shoes Strawberries & More
Additional Websites
  • Fresh From the World...Where Your Food Comes From
    This site looks at 15 different popular foods and explores their histories and origins to help kids understand that their food comes from all over the world.
  • Raspberries & More
    Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
  • Business of Babysitting
    Want to start your own babysitting business? Visit this site to learn what you need to know to become a great babysitter!
  • Claude's Got the Scoop on Soil
    Students learn about how soil is made, who really needs soil, and what happens to soil if you don't take care of it.
  • Secret Agent Worms
    The Secret Agent Worms teach students all about soil erosion.
  • Out on a Limb
    It's not easy to get along. Help Maria and her friends solve their problems peacefully.
  • Illinois 4-H
    Lots of useful information about current projects, fun things to do and special 4-H opportunities.
  • Illinois 4-H Foundation
    The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations that supplement state and county 4-H programs
  • Adventures of Herman
    Squirmin' Herman the Worm teaches students all about worms and how to make their own worm bin in this interactive curriculum.
Local Programs
Lee County 4-H Fair & Jr. Show

Lee County 4-H Fair & Jr. Show
Thank you for making the 2009 4-H Fair & Jr. Show a GREAT success!

Reports
4-H and Youth Resources
Choose a category:
  • Club Meeting Information
    reporter's form, secretary & treasurer's form, agenda outline
  • General
    The Illinois Clover and links to national 4-H websites.
  • Records & Awards
    It's awards season! Start with "Award Descriptions" to learn which forms you are eligible to complete. Please note the following: My 4-H Activities is for ages 8 to 11; Illinois 4-H Project Plan is for ages 12 to 14; Illinois Advanced Project Plan is for ages 15 to 19.

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4-H Clubs
There are currently 19 4-H Clubs in Lee County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.
News & Updates

News Releases

Quarterly Highlights
The 4-H Newsletter: Clover Connection
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Upcoming Events

Fall Into Christmas Floral Worshop
Ashton, Illinois (Lee County)
November 21, 2009

Fall Into Christmas Floral Worshop
Dixon, Illinois (Lee County)
November 21, 2009

Fall Into Christmas Floral Worshop
Amboy, Illinois (Lee County)
November 23, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H and Youth Program
4-H is a voluntary, informal educational program for boys and girls ages 8-18.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Linda Cheeseman
Community Worker, 4-H
Lee County Unit
280 W Wasson Rd
Amboy, IL 61310
Phone: 815-857-3525
FAX: 815-857-3527
cheesemn@illinois.edu

Sandy Stiles
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
Lee County Unit
280 W Wasson Rd
Amboy, IL 61310
Phone: 815-857-3525
FAX: 815-857-3527
sstiles@illinois.edu

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