Best way to estimate costs for invasive plant removal? Get out and dig
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...
4-H youth help reach those in need locally
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...
Team attitudes prevail at youth rifle competition
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...
Improve well-being, health with 5 life lessons
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-...
McLean County youth selected as runner-up for National 4-H award
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...
What's New in the Kitchen Program at the Putnam County Public Library
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...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H Cloverbud Halloween Party
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,...
University of Illinois Master Gardener Presents Bulbs: Basics, Myths and Truth
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...
Find gourds absorbing? Try growing a loofah sponge
URBANA, Ill. – Gardens can grow a variety of surprising things, but one item you wouldn’t expect to find growing next to beans and tomatoes is a loofah sponge. Still, one member of the Cucurbitaceae family does just that.
While most people think a loofah sponge comes from the ocean or at...
Nominate bulls for 2023 IPT Bull Sale
URBANA, Ill. – Breeders must nominate bulls by Dec. 1 for consideration to the 2023 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale. The sale will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield and includes old and young bulls. Young bulls must have calved between Jan. 1, 2021...
Comfort Foods in the Slow Cooker at Reddick Public Library
The leaves are changing, and fall is in the air. With the change of season, many are starting to enjoy seasonal recipes that bring about a feeling of comfort. Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness for our class...
Learn to Make Healthy Desserts at the Ohio Public Library
Can dessert be healthy without even realizing it? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the average American is eating about 17 teaspoons of sugar a day. Cakes, cookies, and pies all contain added sugars and don’t forget the scoop of ice cream! Desserts tend to be filled with loads...
4-H member's work on invasive pests wins National Youth in Action Award
CHEVY CHASE, MD – Matias Habib, 17, of Kendall County is the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award for Agriculture sponsored by Bayer through the National 4-H Council. Habib will be recognized nationally for developing his own patent-pending bio-pesticide and...
Illinois 4-H’er selected as runner up for national 4-H award
LITCHFIELD, Ill. – Elaan Bader from Litchfield is a runner up for the 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award for Agriculture. Bader is recognized nationally for her dedication to pollinator education and environmental benefits.
Elaan attributes the spark she has for agriculture and the...
Explore agriculture technology to inform the future of digital ag
URBANA, Ill. – The agriculture industry is changing – driverless full-sized tractors can till fields and robots are milking cows and feeding calves. New digital farming technologies like robots and autonomous field equipment are coming out every day. But these labor-saving machines have also...
Teen competitors enjoy fun, fellowship on the range
BUNKER HILL, Ill. – The best teenage 4-H shotgun shooters from Illinois gathered to shoot a full 100 rounds of trap shooting at Brittany Shooting Park near Bunker Hill on Sept. 24. Sixty-four participants competed at this year’s event.
While fall is a busy season for most youth,...
4-H loom weaving workshop offered for Cloverbud youth
Create a blanket for a llama friend during the Cloverbud Llama Loom Workshop. On Tuesday, November 22nd from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, youth ages 5-7 will learn basic loom weaving techniques during this...
Teen competitors 'aim' for fun
PEKIN, Ill. – The best teenage 4-H archery shooters from the state competed recently at the State 4-H Archery competition held Sept. 17 in Pekin. Forty-seven shooters, alongside 4-H volunteers, spent a full day on the range shooting at three different scoring events including 3-D archery,...
