Extension to offer Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois series
STERLING, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free webinar series, Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois on Wednesdays starting April 1, 2020 from 10:30-11:30 AM delivered using Zoom. University of Illinois Extension Educators Bruce J. Black, Grant McCarty and...
Save the taste of summer with at-home food preservation
DECATUR, Ill. — Get ready for summer produce by learning how to preserve food safely with University of Illinois Extension. Nutrition & Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf will teach the basics of home food preservation and provide the latest safety guidelines.
Kick off the...
Master Gardener Training Fall 2020
EXTENSION IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MASTER GARDENER TRAINING
University of Illinois Extension will be hosting training this spring at John A. Logan College for the next cohort of Master Gardeners.
The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is...
Program Cancellation
University of Illinois Extension Event cancellation in Alexander, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac and Union Counties
Samantha Koon, Director of Communication
University of Illinois Extension
The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty...
COPE Garden Kicks Off Third Season
Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden kicks off its third season
The Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden will start its third season to fight against hunger in Metropolis.
Join us on Friday, March 20th at 9:30am to plant the garden with...
Earth Day Celebration at Giant City State Park
Earth Day Celebration at Giant City State Park
University of Illinois Extension and Giant City State Park have teamed up to host Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day! This April marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, so join us to celebrate and learn a little more about nature...
Soil & Water Conservation Workshop
Soil and Water Management Seminar offers Continuing Education
Soil and water interactions will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Webinar sponsored by University of Illinois Extension on February 20, 2020. The workshop will be held at multiple Extension units...
Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop
Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop
Are you interested in learning about making your own maple syrup? If so, come to the fifth annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. Maple sap collection and syrup production is easy, relatively...
Applications being accepted for IL Master Naturalist Training
Applications being accepted for Illinois Master Naturalist training
University of Illinois Extension is accepting applications for the spring Illinois Master Naturalist volunteer training that will be held at Giant City.
The training will be held on Thursdays from 8:30...
Master Gardener Training Spring 2020
EXTENSION IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MASTER GARDENER TRAINING SPRING 2020
University of Illinois Extension will be hosting training this spring at John A. Logan College for the next cohort of Master Gardeners.
The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master...
University of Illinois Extension hosting Industrial Hemp Workshops
EXTENSION TO HOST INDUSTRIAL HEMP WORKSHOPS
Murphysboro, Ill- During the first week of February, University of Illinois Extension will host three separate workshops throughout southern Illinois to share information on industrial hemp production.
The signing of the Illinois hemp...
Illinois Junior Chef Cooking School held in Metropolis
Veggie Pita Pockets, Fruit salsa, and Tic-Tac-Taco-Mix are just a few tasty recipes prepared by area kids this past week during University of Illinois Extension’s Illinois Junior Chefs program at First Missionary Baptist Church. Illinois Junior Chefs is a cooking school developed and taught by...