Illinois Extension
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Bobo & Friends Photo Challenge - Perry Farm Park - October 2023

This program is no longer accepting registrations.  Please contact 4-H Youth Development Educator Shannon Range for questions.  SLRange@illinois.edu.

Have you ever met the beautiful, sweet, pot-bellied pig named Bobo at Perry Farm Park?  How about all of Bobo's friends - the goats, sheep, horses, ducks, and chicks?  If you haven't already done so, this October is the perfect time to do so!

In October, we will celebrate our furry friends at Perry Park Farm by hosting a photography challenge!  Let's see what we can create to capture all the critter's personalities and cute, unique features. 

The kickoff event is on Monday, October 2, 5:30-6:30 PM where University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator (former professional photographer) Shannon Range will host a "Photographing our Furry Friends" mini-workshop for youth and adults!   This will be a crash course in fun ways to capture these critters!

This program is in collaboration with Bourbonnais Township Park District, and will be located at the beautiful Perry Farm Park, part of Bourbonnais Township Park District.  Meet at the barns by the farm house.

The top photo/s in each skill level (see below) and species will be publicly displayed at a location TBD and on social media (exact details coming soon!).

Skill Levels
  • Youth age 5-9
  • Youth age 10-18
  • Adults who have never been paid for their photography.
  • Adults who have been paid for their photography. 

Species
  • Bobo, the pot-bellied pig
  • Bigger critters category:  Horses. goats, and sheep
  • Little critters category: Ducks and chickens
  • Wild & free: any other critter you see on the Perry Farm property

By entering this challenge and submitting your photos, you are agreeing that any and all submitted photos may be used by the Bourbonnais Park District and the University of Illinois Extension in future marketing or other business purposes.  The deadline to submit your photos for the challenge is November 1, 2023.  Submit your photos online at https://form.jotform.com/232296224786161

ALL PHOTOS MUST BE CREATED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2023 - OCTOBER 31, 2023.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

Registration information:
  • The cost for the photo mini-workshop and to be a part of the challenge is just $2 per participant.  This will cover the costs of printing the top photos and other expenses.
  • The registration deadline is 9/26/23

ACCOMMODATION? If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, email SLRange@illinois.edu at least two weeks before the program begins.

INSTRUCTOR - 4-H Youth Development Educator Shannon Range, SLRange@illinois.edu

We look forward to seeing you all and do not hesitate to reach out to me, Shannon, with any questions!!!!