News Releases

Spring Expansion & Review: Please Join Us!
University of Illinois Extension invites you to participate in the upcoming 2022 Spring 4-H Expansion & Review Committee meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2020. For...
Get ready for spring with 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day
URBANA, Ill. – Be inspired to grow cut flowers, learn how to properly care for your trees, or get a handle on the basics of everyday gardening at the 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day. Enjoy live workshops, a Q&A with gardening experts and a keynote speech on sustainable...
YQCA Training Opportunities for 4-H Members
University of Illinois Extension invites you to participate in the upcoming YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training. This training is for all 4-H community club members in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties who plan to show their beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, goats,...
Illinois Extension celebrates outstanding programs, staff
URBANA, Ill. – Across the state, local University of Illinois Extension staff members help families, businesses, and communities identify local issues and potential solutions to those issues. Extension professionals use research-based knowledge and translate that knowledge into actions and...
Tissue paper art offered to 4-H Cloverbud youth
A colorful canvas creation will be completed during 4-H’s upcoming Tissue Paper Heart Canvas workshop.  Youth ages 5-7 will utilize tissue paper adhered to a canvas, a perfect decoration or...
Improve your forest one tree at a time
URBANA, Ill. – Buying and maintaining forested land can be daunting if landowners don’t know how to manage it. Fortunately, a new University of Illinois outreach program is here to help. “We’re giving landowners tools to understand the science behind forest management. So, if they do...
Plant cover crops at home for healthier soils
URBANA, Ill. – Healthy soil is essential for healthy plants. Using cover crops in the home garden is one way to promote soil health. Cover crops are non-harvested crops that add organic matter to the soil, transfer nitrogen to plants, and break up heavy clay or compacted soil. They...
What will federal policy changes mean for local governments?
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois county governments are responsible for the administration of public policies and funds that impact their communities’ infrastructure, disaster relief measures, environmental health, transportation access, social services, child welfare, workforce and economic development...
Private Pesticide Applicator Testing Dates Announced
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois...
Plant seeds for success with beginner vegetable gardening workshop
URBANA, Ill. – Whether you have a multi-row backyard vegetable plot or a patio with room for a few containers, now is the time to start planning for a successful gardening season. Over the past several years, there has been a surge of gardeners taking up the trowel for the first time to try...
Bureau County 4-H hosts Valentine’s themed workshop
A sweet treat for youth ages 8 to 18 is coming to the U of I Extension; 4-H Valentine’s Workshop!  Participants will create a mini book stack and wood bead tassel perfect for decorating or gifting...