Illinois 4-H Recognizes 4-H Seniors: LaSalle County
LaSalle County 4-H’ers who are graduating Seniors were recognized by Illinois 4-H with a 4-H memorabilia tassel. Seniors receiving the tassel were challenged to post a photo with their tassel for all to see.
During 2020, Illinois 4-H youth faced...
Illinois 4-H Recognizes 4-H Seniors: Marshall-Putnam Counties
Illinois 4-H recognized those enrolled in 4-H as a Senior in high school with a 4-H memorabilia tassel.
During 2020, Illinois 4-H youth faced challenges during the COIVD19 pandemic with school closures, 4-H cancellations, and 4-H exhibitions being moved to a virtual format.
“We...
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...
Learn how to tell which grass is which
URBANA, Ill. – When looking at green blades of grass, it can be difficult to tell the difference between species. Identifying grasses does not have to be tricky with help from University of Illinois Extension. This fall, join Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Educator...
Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois needs to plant milkweed, and a lot of it, over the next 18 years to ensure the state’s official insects, monarch butterflies, survive.
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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, gets underway the month of September. The public is invited to participate in this free webinar series. The first...
4-H webinar aims to help children stay safe while home alone
PEKIN, Ill. - This year, the virtual and hybrid learning models adopted by many schools may cause some students to stay home alone while their parents go back to work. “Staying Safe at Home” is a new, virtual program offered by University...
Get the most from your energy budget
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding how electric utilities work and the services available can help residents and governments invest resources wisely and save money. In a series of energy policy webinars, University of Illinois Extension's energy efficiency...
Four Seasons webinars provide help for home gardeners and forest enthusiasts
URBANA, Ill. – With many fall activities canceled, gardening has enjoyed an increased enthusiasm. University of Illinois Extension provides reliable research-based information on gardening and landscaping. The popular Four Seasons...
Grow apple trees in your urban garden
URBANA, Ill. – Apple trees have been a common landscape feature throughout human history. As humans become more urban-dwelling, apple trees are finding new homes in cosmopolitan landscapes far from familiar orchards.
“Urban apple trees are usually dwarf varieties or columnar apple trees...
Bureau County 4-H Members Shine During Virtual Fair
With a commitment to the safety of 4-H members and volunteers, Bureau County 4-H shifted the traditional 4-H Fair format from in-person to virtual, this year. This allowed 4-Hers to have the opportunity to display their project work and receive vital learning feedback from...
