SPARK Into 4-H gives youth direction
Do you know what sparks your child? Chances are you have an idea. Participation in the SPARK Into 4-H program, whether
online or after school can help youth determine their interests and passions.
This program allows youth to explore the many areas of 4-H and spur them to action...
Even adults need to take time to dream
Who hasn’t found themselves dreaming of something they hope to achieve one day? Dreams can excite us for the future. But, how do we get there?
The answer is through goal setting. Without goals, our dreams don’t have much chance of becoming reality. Using her iDREAM adult curriculum...
Illinois Extension helps National Road Project become reality
When multiple parties come together because of a similar interest, it doesn’t always spell success. Having clear goals, structure, and regular information sharing can magnify an organization’s impact. One such example of successful collaboration is Illinois Extension’s role in the National Road...
Online course receives updates
While we worry that adults and children don’t spend enough time in nature and know little about the source of their food, we can be hopeful things are changing. The pandemic revealed an increase in interest in where food comes from, and with that, gardening.
Mary Liz Wright and the...
Teamwork is rewarded
Learning to preserve food at home properly requires food safety knowledge and skill to ensure food’s long-term safety and quality. The Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness team earned first place by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for its marketing package...
A multi-faceted approach to healthy living on a budget
Learning to eat healthy on a budget is a hallmark of the SNAP-Ed program. Other areas of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education include:
• Find Food IL website to help participants find places in their
community offering free food or meals.
• Eat.Move.Save...