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4-H Archery Hits a “Sweet Spot” with 4-H Youth

Macon County 4-H had an opportunity to show-off their archery program and their new collaboration with Archer's Alley this week in the Herald & Review.  Check out the great story written by Ryan Voyles. http://herald-review.com/news/local/recreation/h-archery-interest-booming/article_f289cb9c-2498-59c9-a5e4-572fda093b07.html ... Read More


Walking on Eggs

Yes, you really can walk on eggs!  Just ask the students from Garfield Montessori school who are taking part in the Tech Wizards program being offered by University of Illiois Extension. From trying to crush eggs wih their hands to taking those tricky steps over cartons of eggs, students were up to the challenge.  Take a look at the article that ... Read More


Foundation Supports 4-H Forensics Program

Who took the strawberries?  That is the exact question Decatur school students are asking themselves as they investigate the "Case of the Missing Strawberries."  The youth participating in the program are collecting evidence, looking at crime scene photos, and are looking at DNA evidence to determine the culprit.  Take a look at what these youth are finding out about STEM ... Read More


Macon County 4-H RoboStorms

The 4-H RoboStorms are creating robot mania throughout Macon County!  Besides creating unique robots and attending numerous competitions, these youth are hosting their very own Robotics Competition.  Take a look at this WAND TV clip and learn more about their robot and the upcoming competition. ... Read More