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 education series. The...
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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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...
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 work of the 2,700 volunteers...
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...
"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 built their own bug with...
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 pm at no cost. The hour long...
Fellows join hosts, begin public policy and service projects
URBANA, Ill. – In June, University of Illinois Extension’s Public Engagement Connection Center (EPECC) announced the inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Program participants, or Fellows, as part of a new outreach program...
All Illinois pesticide training, testing moves online
URBANA, Ill. – All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021....
