The University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties has upcoming workshops to help kids explore new potential interests. 

Haley Jones, 4-H Youth Development Educator at Extension, explains they are hosting the "Let's Get Gardening" horticulture workshop, where kids of all ages, whether in the 4-H program or not, can get their hands dirty and learn about plants. 

There is a fee associated with this workshop, which Jones notes goes toward materials the students will bring home to continue growing their interest in horticulture. 

Jones adds immediately following "Let's Get Growing" will be the Archery Find Out Workshop, also at the 4-H Memorial Camp. This program is for ages eight and up. 

This program is to gauge local interest in the shooting sport with the ultimate goal of starting an archery club for 4-Hers in the area. 

Jones emphasizes these workshops are not just for those who are already in 4-H, and are a great opportunity for those on the fence about joining the program. 

Learn more about the horticulture and archery workshops at extension.illinois.edu/dmp or by finding them on Facebook.