Macon County’s 4-H youth development metro educator, Amy Leman was the proud recipient of two national awards in October at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents annual conference! http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/news/news32900.html   ... Read More

Macon County 4-H youth were busy this week showcasing their talents, skills and creativity at the 2015 4-H Show. See what was happening thanks to an article entitled, Projects at 4-H Cover Wide Fields of Interest, and photos by Valerie Wells of the Herald & Review. ... Read More

Everyone was excited at the Science is All About Me Program hosted by Macon County 4-H.  See what was in store for these 5-7 year olds as they went on a science adventure.  4-H Teen Teachers lead the program and worked with the youth teaching them all about science. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi7_EBUJUDk&feature=youtu.be ... Read More

SNAP (Super Nutrition Activity Program) was busy this summer providing youth an opportunity to taste healthy food alternatives. From hummus to whole wheat pancakes, junior leaders, showed younger youth all about healthy food options.  See some of what they were up to with this great article from Theresa Churchill at the Herald & Review entitled Kids Get a Taste of ... Read More

A feathered fury of fun occurred at the 2015 4-H Poultry Show this year for Macon & Piatt County 4-Hers. Check out all the details thanks to a great article entitled Judges Evaluate 4-H Competitors' Poultry from Ryan Voyles at the Herald & Review.  Thanks also to Ryan Voyles for the photographs.  ... Read More

Macon County Youth had an opportunity to try working out and new and fun ways thanks to a collaboration between Macon County 4-H and the Decatur Y.  Check out all the details in this article written by Emily Steele entitled Piloxing Gives Youngsters Chance to Mix Up Fitness.  Thanks to Jim Bowling, H&R Photographer, for the photos and the 4-H ... Read More

Do you know who Steve is?  Minecraft Mania is connecting youth from throughout the community in a world that is all their own. See what these youth have been up to thanks to a story from Valerie Wells from the Herald & Review entitled Minecraft Game Helps Kids with Computer Coding, Math. ... Read More

Find out what RE:DECATUR found exciting at 2015 Make-Explore-Share.  See some of the cool photos from the day and check out what you missed!  Thanks so much to Christy Jankowski for showcasing the event in Hands-On Saturday Fun with University of Illinois Extension. ... Read More

The hosts of CiLiving had tons of fun with Jennifer Nelson talking about Make-Explore-Share this past week. Check out this fun and entertaining interview showcasing some of the cool opportunities that were available at the 2015 Make-Explore-Share.         ... Read More

Over 425 people attended Make-Explore-Share this past Saturday.  Discover all of the cool and unique "making" opportunities that were available to participants.  Thank you to our community partners including The Decatur Arts Council, Millkin University Center for Entrepreneurship, City of Monticello and the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce.  Check out the full story in the Herald & Review entitled People ... Read More