Pie Crust Workshop
University of Illinois Extension invites all youth, ages 8-18, to a pie crust workshop on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. This workshop will take place at the University of Illinois Extension...
Don't rake fall leaves, recycle them
URBANA, Ill. – Every fall, an onslaught of leaves drop relentlessly into yards leaving homeowners to rake, bag, and haul them out on the curb. But what many don’t know is that those golden-hued leaves are gold in the garden.
“After raking leaves this fall, think about recycling them on...
Volunteer Training
University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties is hosting a series of volunteer trainings for current 4-H community club leaders and other Extension volunteers as...
Reclamation programs help communities transition abandoned mines
URBANA, Ill. — For more than 140 years, coal mining communities in 72 Illinois counties have helped to power the state. As Illinois pursues energy transitions, coal power plants have downsized and closed, leaving mines abandoned and communities without avenues to replace lost tax revenue and...
Streator Salvation Army rises to gold level status
Judy Booze, Director and Steve Soulsby, Food Pantry Manager accept an award based on their excellent work with University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed staff to make sustainable positive changes to increase...
Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover fall campaign kicks off October 6
The Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store in Princeton will join Bureau County 4-H in support of local youth with the 4-H TSC Paper Clover Campaign, a national fundraising effort to benefit state and local 4-H programming in each...
Channel your inner artist with 4-H workshop
Channel your inner artist during Bureau County 4-H’s Paint and Pour Workshop. Youth ages 8-18 will complete a llama canvas painting during the event scheduled for Saturday, November 13th. In addition,...
Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. – A long stretch of clear skies is great news for Illinois farmers who are busy clearing fields during the fall harvest. It also means they may be working long hours more days in a row, which can increase risks for burnout, injury, and stress.
“Farmers are in the field a...
Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here, and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, adopt a “safety first” attitude when sharing roads. During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the roadways, creating...
LaSalle County 4-H Awards Green Team Award!
LaSalle County 4-H nominated Barb Krug, Office Support Associate of the University of Illinois Extension Office- LaSalle County, for the Green Team...
Bureau County 4-H open for enrollment
Bureau County 4-H believes children can grow when they’re surrounded by people who are cheering for their success. That’s why 4-H brings youth together in clubs, led by caring adults, who welcome them as part of a larger 4-H...
4-H'ers across the state can soak up facts directly from a scientist
MARSHALL, Ill - Learning directly from the source of knowledge is a great way to engage young learners. An even greater way to captivate their attention is to do it live and allow them to ask questions.
4-H’ers across the state of Illinois can sign up to participate in Soak it up...
Proper maintenance extends lifespan, saves money on garden tools
URBANA, Ill. – One of the pricier expenditures for home gardeners is quality hand tools. High quality tools will last longer, but this does mean the tools — whether shovels, rakes, pruners, or hand trowels — cost more.
“Buy the best you can afford. Take care of your tools, and they will...
Marshall-Putnam celebrates National 4-H Week
4-H members in Marshall and Putnam counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H youth programs focus on leadership,...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM announces Fall Activity Days Series
Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM Program is excited to announce its fall 2021 activity day series. All activities will take place at the University of Illinois Extension office, 509 Front St., Henry unless otherwise noted. All activities are open to youth ages 8-18.
Robotics Day - Saturday...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports program accepting enrollment for its air rifle club
The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports program is now accepting enrollment for its air rifle club. The deadline to sign up is October 1, 2021. Air rifle is open to all youth ages 8-18. The cost is $15 with your own air rifle or $20 if you use a provided air rifle. In addition, a $20...
4-H Sparks youth interest!
LaSalle County youth are joining the more than 6 million 4-H members across the nation in celebration of National 4-H Week October 3-9. This year’s theme is “Find Your Spark!”
4-H Clubs throughout LaSalle County will be...