Strategies for minimizing land and water invasive species
Invasive species pose a serious threat to native species and natural ecosystems and cost the country billions of dollars to combat. Learn what is being done to address the serious issues of both land and water invasives...

Online webinar helps farmers market managers navigate strategies
MT. VERNON, Ill. - It's farmers market season and managers are faced with many unique challenges this year. Natalie Kenny Marquez, Illinois Farmers Market Association (IFMA), will provide...

Raise chickens in your own backyard
KANKAKEE, Ill. - As more families consider growing their own food, chickens are a popular choice for a fresh source of eggs. Learn the basics of caring for chickens, from housing to health in a free online webinar offered by University of Illinois...

Take a virtual hike through Shawnee's natural areas
DIXON SPRINGS RESEARCH CENTER, Ill. - The grandeur of famous natural wonders, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon, inspires calls for...

Ag-Bag update
Chase on the left and Cooper on the right next to their “Let’s Grow at Home” Ag-Bag lesson. They planted tomato and sweet corn seeds.  University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam...

Keeping Healthy at Home with University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Program
During Shelter-in-Place, many people are finding themselves out of their normal. This can be a challenge for health routines. University of Illinois Extension has resources to share. We offer a helping hand to keep you on the pathway of healthful living through our Nutrition and Wellness Program...

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week
Did you know that the week of April 19th through the 25th was National Volunteer Week?  Everyone here at University of Illinois Extension would like to extend an big thank you to both our local and statewide Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Volunteers for all the amazing work...

Document family history with free writing workshop
URBANA, Ill. – Family stories are gifts from one generation to the next. Keep those stories alive with a little help from the Life’s Moments - From Memory to Legacy writing workshop launching May 5. In this fun and interactive virtual series, the University of Illinois Extension...

Keep your garden producing all season
HILLSBORO, Ill. - Learn to keep your garden healthy and productive throughout the growing season. Four free online webinars will give practical tips about gardening, including tips on landscape safety, mulching, container gardens, and beneficial garden bugs. The hour-long Good...

LaSalle County 4-H Federation Club will be celebrating HyVee Reusable Red Bag Program
Everyone could use a reusable shopping bag, right? LaSalle County 4-H Federation along with Hy-Vee can help you get one. The 4-H Federation club has been selected, by the Hy-Vee located in Peru, as a beneficiary for the month of May in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that supports local non...

4-H members share their Spirit!
We have Spirit, yes we do! 4-H members throughout Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam counties are sharing their Spirit! We invite all 4-H members to share 4-H projects you are really proud of. Let people know the positive impact 4-H can have. We will be featuring our 4-Hers in a video...

Extend the Beauty and Productivity of Your Garden by Watching Four Seasons Gardening “Special Edition” Free Spring Series
The spring 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 April. To meet the current demand for online horticultural programming, the State...

Enjoy home-grown asparagus with backyard gardening webinar
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University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Q&A – Lawn Fertilizing
It’s spring! The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are here to help you with your gardening questions! Lots of us will be home this spring, and what better way to be outside, stay healthy and enjoy the results of your work then to get outside and work in your garden. If you...

Website serves ag, natural resource industries
URBANA, Ill. - A trusted resource now has a new look. University of Illinois Extension has launched a new website to address agricultural and natural resource issues...

Thermal composting speeds process
URBANA, Ill. – Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28 percent of what we throw away. Creating compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they take up space and release methane, a potent...

Get hooked on 4-H with Illinois’ Virtual Fishing Fun-Fest
Get hooked on 4-H with Illinois’ Virtual Fishing Fun-Fest 4-H members currently enrolled in Fishing 1, 2, or 3 are eligible to win big this spring!   Between April 17 – May 15 these 4-H members can enter a statewide fishing contest (Fun-Fest) via smartphone. New spinning...

New Statewide Leadership Opportunity: Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy Team
The Illinois 4-H State Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new statewide leadership opportunity for Illinois youth seeking to improve food security and food access in their community. The Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy team is a group of teens and...

Every Step Counts, Getting the Most out of Activity Trackers Webinar by the Nutrition and Wellness Program
Every step counts! Activity trackers give you an accurate count for steps, heart rate, and sleep. They are also fun; they get you off the couch and moving! One could say they are a wearable piece of accountability. Learn about different types of activity trackers, take a talk test, and set goals...

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With recent severe storms ripping across several southern states, those needing to take refuge in a public storm shelter face a unique dilemma. Which is more important, social distancing or seeking refuge from a tornado? As bizarre as that question might sound,...