U of I Extension Clay, Effingham, Fayette, and Jasper County

06/05/2026

Join us for 4-H Day with the Thrillbillies on June 28 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Dew Stadium in Marion, Illinois!
Step up to the plate for an exciting afternoon of history, learning, and baseball fun! Illinois 4-H families and clubs are invited to Southern Illinois to experience Life Lessons on the Diamond: Buck O'Neil and the Negro Baseball Leagues, a powerful educational exhibit celebrating the legacy of baseball legend and humanitarian Buck O'Neil. Pair this unique learning opportunity with 4-H Day at the ballpark as we cheer on the Thrillville Thrillbillies! Youth and families will explore inspiring stories of leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and character while enjoying America's favorite pastime.
Don't delay! For just $20, participants who register by June 16 will receive admission to the game, an all-you-can-eat meal, and a commemorative event T-shirt. After June 16, tickets are just $12 and include admission to the game and an all-you-can-eat meal. Gather your club, bring your family, and join us for a memorable day of education, connection, and baseball excitement.

Mt. Dew Stadium 1000 Miners Drive, | Marion, IL

Give your child a fun and enriching summer experience with 4-H!
Registration required!

Go to https://go.illinois.edu/4-Hday to register today!

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, we’ll be taking a little break on Monday, May 25!
We’ll be back and ready to serve you during regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! ☀️🎉

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

What an exciting evening for our 4-H’ers! 🎉

Last night, we had the opportunity to host a 4-H workshop at the Lake Land College Innovation Center in Effingham. Youth participants learned about 3-D printing by using a design program to create their own key chain and then watched as their creations were printed on the 3-D printers!

The group also got to explore the virtual reality room and even got to take a turn “walking the plank” in VR. 😲

It was a fun night full of hands-on learning, creativity, and technology exploration. Thank you to the Innovation Center staff for hosting such a great experience for our 4-H members! 💚🍀

05/13/2026

Certified Food Protection Managers Training
Effingham County Extension Office
1209 N Wenthe Drive Effingham, IL

Training Fee: $75/person

For questions, contact Caitlin at
[email protected] or 217-300-9226.

05/08/2026

Join us at the Lake Land Tech Center to learn all about 3D Printing! You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Space is limited, so sign up ASAP if you want to attend!

Register at go.illinois.edu/2026-3Dprinting

05/04/2026

Hello everyone! My name is Breanna Shull and I am beyond excited to begin my role as the new Extension Program Coordinator for Clay County 4-H! I'm from Dieterich, IL where I was born and raised. I recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in Agriculture Business. I have a deep passion for the agriculture community and love getting to know others! In my free time, you can find me spending time outdoors and hanging out with my family and friends. I cannot wait to start meeting all of the members and make a positive impact in the Clay County 4-H community!