Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Older adults are more likely to fall, which can cause serious injuries. The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence in moving about, and medication's…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days
Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office and…
4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training
Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions!You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!
Disciplines offered will include : Shotgun, Rifle…
2024 Beef Field Day
The annual Beef Field Day at the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center will be on Thursday, July 30. The program will focus on research conducted at Dixon Springs that pertains…
Youth Crop Scouting Competition
Youth teams learn life skills from crop scouting fields to use in their future careers.Knowing how to properly scout corn, soybean, or any commercial crop field is essential to understanding…
Herbs and Cut Flowers Homesteading Workshop
No homestead or small farm is complete without a flower and herb patch. They are a great additions to our in-town gardens well, in…
School Lunch Rocks Food Service Training
Local school food service staff can learn how to better serve their students through School Lunch Rocks. The program is part of the ABCs…
State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest
Mark your calendar!4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…
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Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show
Mark your calendars!If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days…
Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds
Foodscaping is a design concept that intentionally adds edible plant varieties to existing beds of ornamentals. The…