Extension continues transition to online webinars, 4-H shows, events
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois residents contemplate the impact of the coronavirus health pandemic on summer plans, University of Illinois Extension has released updated guidelines for Extension sponsored events and activities. The new guidelines continue to focus on the safety of event participants...

Calling all pollinator fans: University of Illinois seeks citizen scientists
For the second year, University of Illinois Extension is calling all lovers of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that keep our crops and gardens growing to join scientists in tracking their distribution and habitat use across the state. Potential volunteers may r...

Farmers needed for paid cover crop trial
URBANA, Ill. - Illinois farmers willing to participate in a paid cover crop demonstration trial are needed beginning in fall 2020. Participation is now open.  The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program partners with university researchers and...

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SICF) AND THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PROVIDE EXTRA FUNDING TO FOOD PANTRIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Food pantries and shelters in 15 Southern Illinois counties will receive $100,000 to help with relief from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The funds will be distributed both in person and with checks being cut and mailed at 4 p.m. Friday (April 10). The $100,000 is being distributed...

Extension to host Plant ID Walk and Talk Webinar
– Join Extension Educators Austin Little and Erin Garrett as they help you identify the native plants, herbaceous flowers, or flowering shrubs of southern Illinois during the plant ID walk and talk webinar on Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m. CST. The start of spring has provided many beautiful...

National Volunteer Week Recognizes Volunteers in the Southern 5 Counties
  Each year, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during the 44th anniversary of National Volunteer Week...

Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows
URBANA, Ill. – As public health and government officials consider the next phase of managing the Coronavirus pandemic in Illinois, organizers of traditional summer events and activities are considering options. University of Illinois Extension, the...

Learn how small changes help environment: Webinar Series
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Plant Clinic still open for business
URBANA, Ill. - The University of Illinois Plant Clinic remains open to identify plant pests and diseases. New guidelines are in place to comply with all university of state guidelines related to COVID-19.  To...

4-H club is 3-D printing medical face shields for hospitals
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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 canning...

Discover Wellness at Home with Free Webinars
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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)...

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...

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...

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,...

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...