{"id":34027,"date":"2026-03-30T10:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=34027"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:12:42","slug":"effingham-county-4-h-members-partner-w-soil-and-water-conservation-to-plant-trees-at-fairgrounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/uncategorized\/34027-effingham-county-4-h-members-partner-w-soil-and-water-conservation-to-plant-trees-at-fairgrounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Effingham County 4-H Members Partner w\/Soil and Water Conservation to Plant Trees at Fairgrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effingham County 4-H members partnered with the Effingham County Soil and Water Conservation District to complete a tree planting project at the Effingham County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members from the Robotics Club, Inside Out 4-H Club, Shumway Eagles 4-H Club, and Sassy Stitchers 4-H Club worked together to plant trees as part of the Forestry Committee and Extension 4-H Tree Planting Project. The project supports environmental stewardship while providing youth with hands-on learning opportunities focused on conservation and community service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trees were planted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds, where they will provide long-term benefits including shade, habitat, and improved environmental quality. Effingham County 4-H would like to extend a sincere thank you to Barhns Equipment in Effingham for providing the equipment needed to dig the holes for planting. Their support played an important role in making the project efficient and successful.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis project is a great example of youth giving back to their community while learning valuable skills,\u201d said Patti Logan, Extension Program Coordinator with University of Illinois Extension. \u201cThese members took pride in their work, and the impact of what they did will be seen for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are proud to partner with 4-H on a project that promotes conservation and community involvement,\u201d said Denise Willenborg of the Effingham County Soil and Water Conservation District. \u201cIt is encouraging to see young people take an active role in caring for natural resources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This project reflects the mission of 4-H to develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills while giving back to the community. For more information about Effingham County 4-H programs, contact the Effingham County Extension Office at 217-347-7773.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effingham County 4-H members partnered with the Effingham County Soil and Water Conservation District to complete a tree planting project at the Effingham County Fairgrounds. 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