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We'll see you at the fair!

We're thrilled to see all of our 4-H members at the upcoming county fairs! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring, and we can't wait to celebrate your achievements with you. Get ready to showcase your animals, projects, and talents – it's going to be a fun-filled summer!

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Strong Couples

Maintaining a strong relationship can be a challenge. This free online program will get you there.

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Lessons for Living

A free webinar series from University of Illinois Extension

Quarterly Companion: Around the Table

A helping hand for aging well! Quarterly Companion is a free newsletter you can sign up to receive every three months. Download, print, and share this free resource as outreach to support your community!

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Events

4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session IV

June 30, 2024 - July 4, 2024

Cooking for One or Two | Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

Cooking for One or Two and Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

July 2, 2024

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When Silence Grows Louder: Aging and Its Impact on Hearing

July 3, 2024

Terrific Teachable Moments App Tour July Series

July 8, 2024

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June 24, 2024

To survive the summer heat, choose plants built for the sizzle
URBANA, Ill. — Summer can be a scorcher, but by selecting the right plants, a landscape can still look sultry all summer long.Both trialed and native plants can tolerate the heat. Trial plants are evaluated throughout the season for heat tolerance and can be planted in the ground or...

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June 24, 2024

Illinois Extension offers tips to boost your brainpower
DANVILLE, Ill — Looking to sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower? This double-feature event tackles both cognitive health and nutrition! Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams are bringing an...

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June 21, 2024

Champaign County Master Gardeners' "Garden Gatherings" Attracts Over 1,000 Visitors
Champaign, IL - The Champaign County Master Gardeners' annual Garden Walk, "Garden Gatherings," was a blooming success on Saturday, June 15th, attracting over 1,000 garden enthusiasts.The self-guided tour showcased five Champaign County homeowners' stunning private...

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June 21, 2024

Youth master essential skills through livestock judging competition
Urbana, Ill. -- Illinois 4-H members headed to the showring for the 2024 State Livestock Judging Contest held at the University of Illinois campus Jun. 17. Instead of leading animals, these young members were acting as judge, evaluating groupings of cattle, hogs, and sheep against a...

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June 20, 2024

AgrAbility provides more resources, expands chronic disease webinar series through summer
URBANA, Ill. — Experiencing symptoms from chronic disease is a daily and often private occurrence for many. Illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, depression, liver disease, bipolar disorder, or other chronic long-term conditions can cause symptoms such as fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety,...

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