4-H Federation Youth Leadership club offers Holiday workshops!
Much creativity will be put to use at the upcoming 4-H and Cloverbud Holiday workshops scheduled to take place on November 13, from 9:30am-Noon at the University of Illinois Extension Education Center and Community Teaching Kitchen. These workshops will accommodate two age groups,...
We Want You to Join 4-H!
University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties invites you to join 4-H. We are always recruiting new and interested youth and volunteers. We have a variety of opportunities that we hope will fit your interests and needs.
What is 4-H? Illinois 4-H is the...
Holiday workshop planned for Marshall-Putnam 4-H
The holidays will be here before you know it. University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H will be hosting a Holiday Workshop on November 20 from 9:00 am -11:30 am. The workshop will be held at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office, 509 Front Street in Henry, and is open to all...
Restore wildlife, prepare for spring with winter Gardening in the Air series
URBANA, Ill. — As the cold weather sets in, it's time to move indoors. Learn how to take care of houseplants, protect wildlife, and prepare for spring gardening trends in Gardening in the Air, a webinar series offered by...
Shared space: $10 million grant examines how crops, solar can occupy same space
URBANA, Ill. — Some view crops and solar panels as competitors for prime real estate. A 4-year, $10 million dollar grant awarded to University of Illinois' Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment will design "agrivoltaic...
Orr Beef Research Center Field Day features latest beef cattle research
URBANA, Ill. – Research from University of Illinois can help producers lower costs and improve the health, breeding, and nutritional needs of their cattle herds. The latest research in feed, disease, and health management will highlight this year’s...
Keep pharmaceuticals out of local waterways with drug take back day
URBANA, Ill. – That expired bottle of pills sitting at the back of the medicine cabinet was once useful, but now it’s just taking up space. The question is – what do you do with it? Flush it? Throw it away?
Either choice puts drugs into nearby rivers or lakes putting the environment,...
Cultivating Connections
University of Illinois Extension invites all current Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties to a Cultivating Connections meeting on November 18, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Education Center &...
4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range
URBANA, Ill. – Over 90 Illinois youth gathered at statewide competitions this fall to exhibit their skill mastery in shooting sports. In addition to skill levels, the competitions focus on building teamwork abilities, camaraderie, and of course fun.
“I know at first it appears odd to...
Teacher Tuesdays offers virtual STEAM resource fair for educators
PEKIN, Ill. - Good educators are some of the most valuable assets in our community. For over five years, Teacher Tuesdays has sought to provided support, encouragement, and connection to these educators. This year, Teacher Tuesdays will kick off its series of engaging workshops and professional...
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...
