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URGENT: Be part of the solution
Help collect ticks from humans, pets, and livestock in your area. We are studying the movement of ticks, tick-borne diseases, and their impact. Your contribution provides vital data to enhance our understanding of ticks and disease prevention, helping to protect humans, pets, and livestock. Ticks are on the move, increasing the risk of diseases such as Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome in humans, as well as Anaplasmosis in livestock.

We are hiring!
Seeking a 4-H Youth Development Educator for Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties. Master's Degree required; livestock experience helpful. This is a full-time position and is benefit-eligible, including health, vision, and dental insurance. Call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191 with questions and to get a link to the application. Deadline: May 28 at 6 PM. EEO Employer
Camp Russell | Genoa
Camps fill quickly and space is limited, so register your child today! Choose from four weeklong programs, each with a different theme. The camp will run from 9 am to 3 pm each day at the Natural Resource Education Center inside Russell Woods Forest Preserve. Children will have fun learning about nature through hands‐on activities, games, and nature awareness. For more information on registering your child, call 815-758-8194. For information about the camp, call 815-784-2000.


