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 Education Center &...
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 well as those interested in...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation Club hosting Halloween event for Cloverbuds
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 30, 2021. Wear your Halloween costume and come to the University of Illinois...
Yarn, Yarn, Yarn activities planned by Marshall-Putnam 4-H
Marshall-Putnam 4-H is excited to present “Yarn, Yarn, Yarn”, three days of yarn activities. All activities will take place at the University of Illinois Extension office, 509 Front St.,...
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 food accessibility in Streator...
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 of the communities where a...
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, participants will create a fruit...
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 Award. Barb was recognized at the recent state 4-H...
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 community. We encourage children...