Serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

Announcements and Highlights

EXPLORE 4-H

Join us as we explore a new 4-H project each month. Register for this months unit-wide workshop.

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy - Jan 19 - March 19 2021

Start writing your story with a little help and guidance. This is an 8 week workshop. No prior writing skills are needed to join the group. Nothing will be collected. You may choose to write on paper or on a computer, whichever you prefer.

Winter Tree ID Begins Feb. 1

Knowing your trees is an important skill to have when managing a forest. The most common way to identify trees is their leaves, but trees spend almost half the year leafless. University of Illinois Extension is offering the free three-part webinar series

Happy Healthy Providers - Feb 11 - March 11

Learn how to address mental, physical, and nutritional health in this five-part series. K-12 teachers can earn CEUs with this series.

2021 Online Master Gardener Training - Feb 16 - April 27 2021

Illinois Master Gardener Training is now being offered in a new hybrid format. Study online at your own pace then attend weekly live webinar sessions on Tuesday mornings.

Take charge of your health - Feb 24 - March 31

Join us for a free interactive online workshop series designed especially for individuals with ongoing chronic health conditions.

Winter Resources

Whether you're hosting a smaller holiday gathering for the first time or dealing with a winter storm, Illinois Extension has resources to help however you are celebrating.

PSEP Testing for 2020-2021 Online Dates

All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021.

Get Savvy Webinar Series - Sept. 23, 2020- April 14, 2021

Learn techniques for smart spending, investing, securing loans, and money management in a 7-part series geared to college students and young adults.

Countywide Food Pantry Information

A complete listing of food pantries in our five county area.

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team. Each season, the team hosts three live webinars delivered via Zoom. Registration is required.

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Resources for Responding to COVID-19

This collection of resources can assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19.

Extension Blogs

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University of Illinois Extension has suspended normal office hours at all of our offices

While our staff will still be working, they will largely be doing so remotely, in most cases from their homes.

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