Blooming plant ideas to gift this Valentine’s Day ​​​​​​​
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Take a stand against heart disease with Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. – Heart disease is a general term referring to several types of heart conditions. The most common form of heart disease in the United States is...

February library kits are full STEAM ahead
“Our families love them!” has been just a glimpse of the feedback received from the Seasonal STEAM 4-H program which began in Tiskilwa in November.  Since November, the program has expanded to include Buda,...

4-H At Home STEM kits at local libraries
The February “4-H At Home” activity is now available at the libraries in Henry, Magnolia, McNabb and Toluca. This month youth ages 8-18 will learn about space exploration.  The free STEM kits include materials to make your own Mars Rover. This activity is courtesy of Texas A & M....

Getting to know Illinois' largest hibernator this Groundhog Day
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Explore financial incentives for environmentally-friendly farm practices
DEKALB, Ill. – The adoption of practices like no-till, cover crops, pasture management, and agroforestry can sequester carbon in the soil and reduce greenhouse gases. Farmers utilizing these practices have multiple, new, opportunities to be financially rewarded for carbon and other...

2021 is the year of the gardener; get ready with Home, Lawn, Garden Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Whether it’s inspiration for future backyard projects or meeting a new must-have plant, for 19 years the Home, Lawn, and Garden Day has given Central Illinois gardeners the tools they need to grow.   This annual gardening conference will be 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...

Find Your Spark!
University of Illinois Extension invites youth, ages 8-12 years old, to learn about the 4-H program and to try out some fun projects at home. University of Illinois Extension invites families and youth to sign up and participate in the...

K-12 continuing education opportunity for teachers and childcare professionals
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following free online K-12 continuing education opportunity for teachers and childcare professionals. The series explores strategies to promote resiliency and mindfulness, manage stress, and...

It’s full STEAM ahead with LaSalle County 4-H!
LaSalle Public Library is joining LaSalle County 4-H in participating with 4-H’s STEAM kit program. This partnership will allow youth ages 8 – 18 to receive monthly activities providing educational experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art...

Prevent, manage heart disease with healthy food choices
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Winter pruning boosts blackberry and raspberry harvests
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Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice
URBANA, Ill. – When downstate peach growers need a new cold-hardy variety, or when pumpkin fields are threatened by pests, growers rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension. Extension educators have hosted in-person specialty crop schools in Southern Illinois for...

Live happy, healthier, wealthier lives; Extension can help
URBANA, Ill. – We're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand...

“A Naturalist’s Virtual Seminar” Offered by the University of Illinois Extension
The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties will be hosting a week-long virtual seminar focusing on Illinois wildlife and stewardship practices. This seminar, which is open to the public, will meet daily at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom...

Find Your Spark in 4-H
Youth will have the opportunity to find their spark and explore the 4-H program during a six-week series of hands-on activities offered by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held online and will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, February 23 to March 30. ...

4-H helps feed hungry families in their communities
URBANA, Ill. – Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way.  4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities....

Local officials gain federal impact perspective in free session
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Illinois Extension grows local foods team with new educator in Central Illinois
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Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy. “Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...