Illinois 4-H team grows with addition of two new educators
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Extension Partners with Local Food Pantries
Adelaide Kern, Director of the Henry Food Pantry located in Henry, Illinois is excited to display her new sign and banner provided by the University of Illinois Extension. The pantry switched pick-up doors due...

Halloween 2020
Halloween 2020 will be one to remember! Much has changed, but the love for fun and fright is as strong as ever. This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday and will showcase a spooky full moon. Enjoy the day, celebrate together with family activities, and don’t forget you can wear your costume all...

Choose It, Count It, Eat It Virtual Class Recording Offered
University of Illinois Extension Educator Susan Glassman presented Choose It, Count It, Eat It! as part of the Managing Diabetes in a Modern World...

Dining Out without Filling Out Virtual Class Offered
Putnam County Community Center is offering a virtual class on Dining Out without Filling Out from Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman.  These days, portions at restaurants are quite a bit larger than they were several years ago. One entrée can equal 3 or 4...

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change
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Learn from home with Good Growing Winter Webinars
URBANA, Ill. – From selecting and caring for a Christmas tree to creating a winter haven for birds, the University of Illinois Extension Good Growing Winter Webinar series has seasonally appropriate tips and tricks to keep you informed from the comfort of home this winter. Extension...

Slow down, stay alert: Deer-vehicle accidents peak in fall
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Hearty Soups and Stews Virtual Class and Cooking Demonstration Offered
Stay calm, life is better with a bowl of soup! Henry Public Library is offering a virtual class on Hearty Soups and Stews from University of Illinois Extension...

Exfoliating bark trees add great appeal
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When to worry about needle drop on white pine trees
URBANA, Ill. – Like their deciduous maple, oak, and dogwood neighbors, evergreen trees drop some of their foliage in the fall. But needle drop in white pine trees can also be a sign of something more serious. The University...

Pandemic adds to budget uncertainties for local governments
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Illinois 4-H educators receive national awards
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Illinois Master Gardener program recognizes 2020 award winners
URBANA, Ill. – Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony Oct. 2. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the...

What will the election mean for rural America?
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Up your small business export game with help from SBDC
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Marshall-Putnam 4-H Offering Workshops to All Area Youth
Are your kids going a little stir crazy? University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H has some upcoming workshops for youth. There is no charge for the workshops; however, we are accepting items to support our local food pantries as your donation. October 24-STEM: Lets go...

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression
URBANA, Ill. – Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University of Illinois Extension is offering support for struggling youth, providing a safe place to talk about...

Online relationship program launches to support Illinois couples
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"It's a Bug's Life" program held at Putnam County Libraries
Marshall-Putnam Ag in the Classroom has been bugging around! "It’s a Bug’s Life" was a success at Putnam County Libraries. Participants learned about insect body parts when they...