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4-H Cloverbud Fall Fun evening planned
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering a Fall fun event for youth ages 5-7 at the Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton.  The workshop will be held on Monday, November 16th from 4:00 – 5:00...
Planting trees boosts curb appeal and benefits the urban environment
URBANA, Ill. – New homeowners often wonder about the value of planting shade trees when they first move in when there are so many more areas to focus on with a new home. “Planting shade trees is an investment for the future just like other home upgrades,” says...
Leadership and Community Service found through 4-H Federation
4-H recognizes that youth are an important resource in our communities. 4-H doesn’t teach youth to be leaders someday in the future; 4-H places youth in meaningful leadership roles today and surrounds them with caring, supportive adults. One way to grow into a leader is through 4-H Federation....
Marshall-Putnam 4-H "drive-thru" award pick-up a success
On Sunday, October 4, 2020, University of Illinois Extension’s Marshall-Putnam 4-H held a “drive-thru” award pick-up at the Marshall-Putnam fairgrounds. 4-H members were able to get out of their cars to receive their awards from the 2020 4-H Virtual Show.  A decorated photo area was set up...
Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...
Gates open for Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. – University of Illinois researchers will provide updates on the latest findings at the Orr Beef Research Center Field Day on Nov. 5. Activities begin at 5 p.m. at the research...
Use fall leaves in home compost
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, homeowners begin to think of what to do with the falling leaves. Composting is an option which helps the environment, says Duane Friend,...
Keep deer away from your plants this fall
Deer can wreak havoc on plants during fall and winter months. University of Illinois Extension offers advice to help homeowners reduce damage from deer. Exclusion "Fences offer the best way to control deer damage in certain situations; however, large-...