RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
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RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Susan Glassman, MS Ed., Nutrition and Wellness Educator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties
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Why Does the Census Matter? And What are the Challenges This Time?
Millions of American households this month will receive a mailed invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau to participate in the every-10-years effort to count everyone in the country. Julie Dowling has been...
To Roast or Not to Roast
If you are wondering if those spiny covered nuts in your yard are edible chestnuts, be sure to do your homework before hulling and roasting. The difference between the edible American chestnut and the popular landscaping horse chestnut or Ohio buckeye could turn out to be a toxic ...
Winterfest 2020
The annual Winterfest 2020 will be on Saturday, January 18 . University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve collaborate each year to offer a day for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination. Winterfest is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and...
Beef Quality Assurance workshops scheduled for December
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Contact: Jill Johnson, 217-787-4280, jill@illinoisbeef.com
SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Nov. 8, 2019 —Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) sessions will be held throughout Illinois in December. These sessions serve as the beef industry’s best source of...
2019 4-H Achievement Celebration Winners
Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Sunday, November 10 in the Byron Middle School theatre.
Top county honors went to 4-H teens Sara Blume, Oregon and Renee Gehrke, Byron. Blume, Blackhawk...
OGLE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY WINNERS NAMED
Ogle County 4-H’ers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration. Held November 10th at the Byron Jr High School theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards including the “County Project...
4-H’ERS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
One hundred eighty-two Ogle County 4-H’ers are being honored for their achievements during the 2019 4-H year at club programs this fall. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three...
Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois Webinar
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in...
Fall House Guests
URBANA, Ill. – As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, we often start seeing uninvited insect guests in our homes, according to University of Illinois Extension educator Ken Johnson.
Boxelder bugs are commonly found trying to enter houses, especially if there’s a...
Team From Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle Receive Top Award
On October 9 in Champaign, IL, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education team from Boone, DeKalb and Ogle counties received the top award for excellence in teamwork at University of Illinois Extension’s Illinois Nutrition Education Programs annual Fall Training.
The SNAP-Ed...
Early fall color
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URBANA, Ill. - Do you have a tree that is displaying fall color early this year? In Illinois, most trees do not begin to change colors for the season until October. Although some early color may be beautiful, this may be a sign of health issues. ...
Breaking the fall garden clean-up habit
URBANA, Ill. – Are you ready to change the way you clean up your perennial garden in the fall? Kelly Allsup, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, says changing just a few garden habits can make a huge difference to butterflies, moths, bees, and other beneficial insects that...
Counting For Dollars: Census 2020
URBANA, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension will host a free webinar to educate the public on how to ensure an accurate count for the upcoming decennial census, an issue on which billions of dollars of federal funding for everyday government expenditures is hinged. The U.S. Census Bureau...
Illinois Milkweeds
In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the imperiled monarch butterfly.
I think many of us are familiar with common milkweed (Asclepius syriaca), which reminds me of childhood leaf picking experiments to see the...
Lavender: A must-have plant for all gardens
Lavender: A must-have plant for all gardens URBANA, Ill. – Known for its fresh floral scent and aromatic uses, lavender is also a very beautiful and easy-to-grow plant-every garden needs at least one! "Lavender is a great plant to add interesting texture, color, and scent to your garden...
