Serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

Announcements and Highlights

Let's Talk Money Webinar Series

Let's Talk Money is an 8-week series to help you talk with family, friends and financial professionals about money.

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Sept. 26 8am - 2pm

Extension expands programming, continues virtual 4-H shows in August

Illinois Extension events will continue in a virtual format. All 4-H general project and 4-H livestock shows and exhibitions scheduled through August 31 will move online to a virtual exhibition platform called FairEntry.

Virtual 4-H Shows

Find information on Virtual 4-H Shows in Moultrie-Douglas County. Coles, Cumberland and Shelby Counties.

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.

Summer Self-Care Webinar Series

This series offers evidence - based strategies for improving your self care routines. Choose programs based on your interests and needs. All sessions are offered noon to 1p.m. CDT, taught by University of Illinois researchers.

Four Seasons Gardening: Adventures in Edible Landscaping

Join Horticulture Educator, Austin Little and look at the benefits of introducing edible plants into the landscape and look at the unique challenges of edible plants.

Commercial Ag Webinar: Corn Genetics

11 million acres of corn are planted in Illinois annually, but how much do you know about its origins? Learn about corn genetics including "what makes sweet corn sweet?"

Resources for Responding to COVID-19

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

Countywide Food Pantry Information

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

Master Gardener Online Classes

Registration for the fall online class begins August 10. Training begins September 23.

Univerisity 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. ALL face-to-face events organized by Illinois Extension have been cancelled, suspended, or transitioned to online delivery.

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