URBANA, Ill. – Winter is hard on trees. Wind, ice, and cold temperatures can harm trees through sunscald, branch-breaking ice loads, or winter burn on evergreens. Taking preventative measures in the fall can help minimize winter injury to trees in the landscape.
Boxwood, arborvitae, and...
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office in Henry. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides....
MADISON, Wis. – Three University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development staff recently received national recognition from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP). Amy Henschen, Shelby Carlson, and Myla...
URBANA, Ill. – Rivers split across mountaintops and other geographic barriers may flow only a few miles from one another, but to the aquatic creatures in those waters, the separation could represent millions of years of evolutionary time. So, when an angler or a curious child moves a fish from...
URBANA, Ill. – Mountain lions have been on the move this fall with two confirmed sightings of animals in northern and central Illinois. Large predators occasionally pass through Illinois but are not here to stay.
The...
URBANA, Ill. – Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree seedlings go wild, doing three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene. That’s according to a groundbreaking ...
Master Gardener Sharon Gallup and Master Naturalist Sandy Miles presented a very interactive presentation on Insects, showcasing “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” at the Illinois Valley Herb Guild meeting on October 18th. Members of the Herb Guild learned about the different categories of...
URBANA, Ill. – Brisk, fall weather brings crowds of Illinoisans to apple orchards to enjoy the crisp, juicy flavor of their favorite in-season apples.
“Whether fried, dipped in peanut butter or caramel, made into cider, or baked into a pie, apples are a delicious, sweet treat...
URBANA, Ill. – For centuries, gardens have provided a unique bridge between humans and the natural world. Gardens were viewed by many cultures as a “reflection of heaven on earth.” Today, most gardens are considered landscape projects. But sensory gardens, with their engaging sights, sounds,...
URBANA, Ill. – A project to increase the health data literacy of youth has received funding through the University’s Extension Collaboration Grant Program. Assistant professor Rachel M. Magee will lead the project, "Health Data Literacy Ambassadors," with associate professors Catherine...
URBANA, Ill. – Each year the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences recognizes faculty, staff, and graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements or exceptional service to the college.
The awards program was established in 1970 by the Paul A. Funk...
URBANA, Ill. – Plants are designed to travel. They might not stand up and walk, but many plants produce seeds or other bits that can be carried long distances by wind or animals and start growing. While that might be great news for the plant, escapes like these can disrupt natural ecosystems and...
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM will host the first Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam 4-H Rocket Launch. 4-H youth from across the four...
URBANA, Ill. – 4-H is invested in feeding hungry families, and youth are leading the way. The 4-H Food Advocacy Grants program is aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities.
The grants provide financial support to youth-led projects aimed at increasing...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The best teenage 4-H rifle shooters from Illinois gathered to compete in small bore rifle and air rifle competition at the 2022 4-H State Rifle Shoot held at Central Illinois Precision Shooters on Oct. 8.
The rifle shooting sports discipline involves both precision...
URBANA, Ill. – Continued learning through all stages of life helps us to thrive physically, mentally, and financially. No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons in five monthly workshops which continue a tradition of supporting Illinois residents and communities with relevant and easy-to-...
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – National 4-H Council today announced Avani Rai of McLean County is a runner up for the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Pillar Award for Healthy Living. She is recognized nationally for her commitment to...
Have you been thinking about purchasing a spiralizer or an air fryer? How about an electric pressure cooker? Maybe you have one and don’t know how to use it.
University of Illinois Extension will be offering our...
All youth ages 5-7, start your Halloween weekend with Marshall-Putnam 4-H! The Federation club is hosting a Halloween event for all Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-7) on October 29, 2022. Wear your Halloween costume, come to the University of Illinois Marshall-Putnam Extension office at 509 Front St,...
Master Gardener Audrey Moreno delivered a workshop on Fall bulbs, entitled Bulbs: Basics, Myths and Truth at the Utica Public Library on Tuesday September 27, 2022. Participants learned about the proper planting, care, and maintenance of Spring flowering bulbs. Flowering bulbs are very...
