4-H and Tiskilwa Public Library Team Up for Seasonal STEAM Kits
University of Illinois Extension Bureau County 4-H and Tiskilwa Public Library have forged a partnership to offer take home STEAM kits for youth ages 8-18. Kits feature a monthly activity focused on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,...
Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Final Program of Free Fall Webinar Series
The fall series of the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening Program, which focuses on environmental stewardship, home gardening, and backyard food production, got underway the month of September. The final session in the series, set for Tuesday, November 17th at 1:30 p.m.,...
Extension program promotes brain health in older adults
URBANA, Ill. – Our brains control important executive functions, such as speaking, thinking, learning, making sound decisions, and remembering. In addition to physical exercise, getting at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep and eating a heart-healthy diet improves ...
Marshall-Putnam Cloverbuds Learn Spiders Are Not So Scary
Cloverbuds (4-H youth ages 5-7) participated in a spider workshop on Saturday October 31, 2020, at the University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H office in Henry. The Cloverbuds listened to facts about...
Explore, learn and grown with Wee Naturalists virtual program
URBANA, Ill. – Nature is a place for children to explore, learn and grow and the new virtual Wee Naturalists program allows for just that.
University of Illinois Extension is once again offering nature-loving children, families and educators the opportunity to explore a different nature...
Illinois' top 4-H staff shine
URBANA, Ill. – Innovation and dedication of University of Illinois Extension staff has been recognized by the state’s youth development association. The ...
Extension campaign gives tips for reducing diabetes risk
URBANA, Ill. – More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; that's one in 10. An additional one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, and 84% of them do not realize they have it.
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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...
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...
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.
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