University of Illinois Extension to host Census Webinar October 17, 2019
URBANA, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension will host a free webinar to educate the public on how to ensure an accurate count for the upcoming decennial census, an issue on which billions of dollars of federal funding for everyday government expenditures is hinged.
The U.S. Census...
Brain Health and Aging: Strengthening the Brain through Learning
OGLESBY, Ill. - In partnership with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, University of Illinois Extension is hosting an educational event on brain health and aging research on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 12:30pm – 3:00pm. There will be a brief half-hour networking time at the in-...
U of I Extension offers Made with Love, Freezer Meals
NEWS RELEASE – U of I Extension offers
Made with Love, Freezer Meals
by Susan Glassman, MS Ed.
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Counties...
National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12 - 4-H invites youth to join 4-H clubs
4-H invites youth to join 4-H clubs
4-H members in this county will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country...
University of Illinois Extension Offers Program on Tree Compartmentalization
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Meg E. Overocker
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
University of Illinois Extension Offers Program on Tree Compartmentalization
The Four Seasons Gardening Program from the...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H is hosting an Open House on September 28
NEWS RELEASE – SUBMITTED BY Anne Scheel
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit
Now is the time to think about joining 4-H for the 2019-2020 4-H year. 4-H members range in age from 8 to 18. Youth who are 5 to 7 years of age may join 4-H...
Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment
Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment
Bureau County 4-H invites area youth to enroll in the new 4-H year. 4-H, a program of the University of Illinois Extension, is open to all youth ages 8-18 as of September 1st. Individuals ages 5-7 can find their place in 4-H through a Cloverbud...
Bureau County 4-H offers Make and Take Special Interest Art Club
Bureau County 4-H offers Make and Take Special Interest Art Club
A new early dismissal day activity has popped up at the University of Illinois Extension office. Youth have the opportunity to enroll in the newly formed Make and Take SPIN (Special Interest) Club where participants will...
Marshall-Putnam hosting 4-H Open House On September 28, 2019
NEWS RELEASE – SUBMITTED BY Anne Scheel
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit
Now is the time to think about joining 4-H for the 2019-2020 4-H year. 4-H members range in age from 8 to 18. Youth who are 5 to 7 years of age may join 4-H...
Bureau County 4-H members exhibit livestock at Illinois State Fair
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Danielle Saletzki
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Bureau County 4-H members exhibit livestock at Illinois State Fair
Bureau County 4-H members, competing in livestock exhibitions, saw success at...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H attends State Fair
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Youth from Marshall-Putnam 4-H attended the State Fair on Sunday August 11. State Fair delegates were chosen at the 4-H Show in July. Every...
LaSalle County 4-H members represented at State Junior Horse Show
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Toni Pienta
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit
LaSalle County 4-H members represented at State Junior Horse Show
There was no horsing around at the recent Illinois State Division III...
Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Fall Series
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Meg E. Overocker
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Fall Series
The fall series of the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons...
Master Naturalist Training Offered at Starved Rock
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION MASTER NATURALIST VOLUNTEER TRAINING BEING HELD AT STARVED ROCK THIS FALL
Do you love spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the natural world with those around you? Would you like to “Help...