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Illinois Extension Serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

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Nature's Artistry, Through Your Lens

Prairie’s Edge Master Naturalists are seeking all amateur photographers and nature enthusiasts to participate in the “A Look at Nature” photo contest!

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A Walk in the Woods

Explore health benefits walking with Master Naturalist Diana Glosser.

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Tree ID Walk

Take a walk with us while learning to identify common trees and shrubs.

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Get involved, volunteer!

Volunteering with Illinois Extension opens the door to endless possibilities. Whether you’re interested in becoming a 4-H Leader, Master Gardener, or Master Naturalist, there’s a place for you to make a difference. Embrace lifelong learning and create a lifelong impact!

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Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025

Discover timeless insights and practical tips for living an inspiring, healthy, and fulfilling life, regardless of age. Learn valuable life lessons in this series that are accessible and easy to apply.

Lessons for Living

Hunters Feeding Illinois

Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to bring lean protein to Illinois residents and families.

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Strong Couples Project

Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. This free online program will get you there.

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Farm Stress

Across the farm industry, there are ways we can all help.

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Agriculture and AgriBusiness Impact

The thing you need most is advice you can trust. Illinois Extension uses unbiased information from University of Illinois to provide practical production recommendations to help farmers, producers, industries, homeowners, communities, and agencies.

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Keeping outside pests off indoor plants
URBANA, Ill. — Keeping houseplants is a hobby that has recently seen a huge resurgence. Now, nurseries that were all but shuttered for the winter are hosting houseplant parties and other events to help people keep their hands dirty all year.Tending to houseplants is a way to maintain our...

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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