For scores of DuPage County youth, 4-H project exhibits and animal shows are an important and fun part of the DuPage County Fair. This year, local 4-H clubs and members also will be spearheading service opportunities at the annual summertime event, July 28 to 30 in Wheaton.
Illinois 4-H is partnering with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts to plant more than 900 oak trees in 38 counties across Illinois this spring.
Did you know that Illinois once had 14 million acres of trees, but that number has dropped to 5 million due to modern development practices? Illinois 4-H is partnering with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help turn the tide by planting more than 900 oak trees in 38 counties across Illinois this spring.