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...
State-wide "Your Thoughts Matter" online series for youth to be offered
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living.
University of Illinois Extension is hosting...
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.
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"Fences offer the best way to control deer damage in certain situations; however, large-...
Zoom Into 4-H: wHo, wHat, wHere, wHy? An Information Session for Interested Volunteers
If you live in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, or Putnam Counties, please join us for a Zoom meeting on October 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm to learn what 4-H is all about! We are looking for new volunteers with a variety of talents to help with traditional 4-H Clubs, as well as SPIN Clubs, Workshops, Project...
Marshall-Putnam Blood Drive a Success
University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation’s Red Cross blood drive was a huge success. Thank you to all who came in to donate. Our goal was 20 pints. With your help, we were able to collect 32 pints, which can help save 96 lives.
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Extension initiative supports urban ag programs, career paths for youth
URBANA, Ill. – Advanced food science technologies, combined with a growing focus on food security and sustainable farming, are expanding Illinois agriculture potential from rural to rooftop. Urban agriculture contributes to local food security, small business development, youth development, and...
Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Fall Series Webinars
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 public is invited to...