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Walking Guide for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties

Use this guide to find local favorites in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties. While walking, use the links throughout the guide to learn the latest health and wellness information from Illinois Extension.

Events

Insect Night Lighting

July 19, 2025

County

LaSalle

Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Sheridan

July 23, 2025

County

LaSalle

Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Princeton

July 29, 2025

County

Bureau

Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion

August 5, 2025

County

LaSalle

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News Releases

Master Naturalist Chris Woeltje with archaeologists in farm field

June 18, 2025

Master Naturalist joins archaeologists in search for ancient Native American presence in Wedron
OGLESBY, Ill. – Local Master Naturalist volunteer Chris Woeltje recently had the unique opportunity to spend a day in the field with archaeologists from Wisconsin, assisting in the survey of two potential Native American sites at Belrose Farm in Wedron, Illinois.  The survey aimed to...

4-H participant holding a rifle and another 4-H participant aiming with their rifle

June 10, 2025

4-H Members Take Aim During Summer Sizzle Shoot
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members from seven counties gathered to showcase their focus and skill at the annual Summer Sizzle Shoot, held June 7 at the Chillicothe Sportsman’s Club. Eighty-five youth competed in the multi-discipline Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Contest, organized...

Bob Chinn, founder of the Mary M. Chinn Charitable Corporation, and Shasta Hladovcak, 4-H Youth Development Educator, prepare salad ingredients for the class.

June 8, 2025

Seeds to Harvest Garden Program with Chinn Foundation
MENDOTA, Ill.- Five fifth-grade classes at Northbrook School in Mendota recently participated in Seeds to Harvest, a youth gardening program led by the University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Master Gardeners program. This six-week program introduced students to gardening and plant...

April 7, 2025

High schoolers invited to explore college life in ACES at Illini Summer Academies
High school students are invited to dive into hands-on discovery and explore future careers during Illini Summer Academies, hosted by...

April 3, 2025

Illinois Extension 'Sustainability on the Farm' program series cultivates knowledge and inspires action
University of Illinois Extension, serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties, recently concluded its “Sustainability on the Farm” program series, equipping local farmers and landowners with valuable knowledge and practical tools to enhance their agricultural operations while...

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