4-H Spring Workshop Series: Entomology
Schedule
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1505 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554 | Pekin, IL
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We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series!
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each workshop is designed to start with the basics of the topic being covered. One of these workshops may just help you get started on your next 4-H project! No experience or prior knowledge is required. All workshops are appropriate for youth ages 8 - 18. Light refreshments will be provided at each workshop.
While the workshops are targeted at 4-H members, they are truly open to all youth ages 8 to 18.
Entomology: Saturday, March 28, 1 to 2:30 PM
Mark DuBois, Peoria Academy of Science, will be sharing about his entomology collection and his expert advice on how to grow your own bug collection.
Please note that those wishing to participate in this event must have an active enrollment in ZSuite, the 4-H enrollment platform. If you are having trouble signing up for this event and you are a 4-H member, please make sure you are re-enrolled in 4-H for the 25-26 4-H year. If you are still having trouble after verifying your active status, please reach out to Abbie Phillips ([email protected], 309-347-6614) or your local 4-H Coordinator. If you are participating in a 4-H event for the first time, you will need to create a household and enroll for 4-H in ZSuite. Please find instructions linked
HERE. If a participant would like to only sign up for a workshop and does not intend to participate in 4-H in any other capacity, they do not need to sign up for a club. Please still complete an enrollment but indicate "I am only signing up for an event" on the final step of the enrollment. Upon submission, an active enrollment will be completed. To sign up for the workshop, navigate to the "Events" tab on the left-hand side of the screen and complete the registration for the desired 4-H workshop(s).
Welding: Saturday, February 21, 3 to 4 PM
Please note that those wishing to participate in this event must have an active enrollment in ZSuite, the 4-H enrollment platform. If you are having trouble signing up for this event and you are a 4-H member, please make sure you are re-enrolled in 4-H for the 25-26 4-H year. If you are still having trouble after verifying your active status, please reach out to Abbie Phillips ([email protected], 309-347-6614) or your local 4-H Coordinator. If you are participating in a 4-H event for the first time, you will need to create a household and enroll for 4-H in ZSuite. Please find instructions linked
HERE. If a participant would like to only sign up for a workshop and does not intend to participate in 4-H in any other capacity, they do not need to sign up for a club. Please still complete an enrollment but indicate "I am only signing up for an event" on the final step of the enrollment. Upon submission, an active enrollment will be completed. To sign up for the workshop, navigate to the "Events" tab on the left-hand side of the screen and complete the registration for the desired 4-H workshop(s).
Sewing: Tuesday, March 3, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
4-H volunteers Ellen Denler, Margaret Kelly, and Laurie Swanke and will guide participants through sewing a sunglass case. No sewing experience necessary. Adult mentors are welcome to join participants. The 4-H office has sewing machines available OR participants can bring their own.
$5 fee, 15 participants maximum
Food Decorating: Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Join us for a fun evening of all things Food Decorating! You will take home a decorated food item that you will complete at the workshop! All supplies and light snacks provided.
$5 fee, 15 participants maximum
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
Abbie Phillips
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1505 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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