4-H Teens Educate Youth & Community on Pollinator Habitats
Local 4-H members have been busy over the summer presenting pollinator workshops at area libraries through the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program. As a part of this program, teens delivered a specialized program, called the Honeybee Challenge, to over 50 youth. During the lesson, participants...

Learn how to identify trees correctly
Carlinville, Ill. – To help the public learn more about identifying trees, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator, Andrew Holsinger will host an interactive three-part educational series designed to provide an overview of tree identification. The Tree Identification Education...

Extension to Conduct Montgomery County Yield Survey
Montgomery County Extension will be conducting a yield survey of the area corn crop on Thursday, September 5, starting at 8 AM at U of I Extension Office in Hillsboro. Volunteers will break into groups and survey crops across the county to estimate yields, and will meet back at the Extension...

Succulent Wreath Workshop in Macoupin County
Carlinville, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Andrew Holsinger will host a succulent wreath workshop on Monday, September 23, 2019. If you have ever wondered how to use succulents in a creative way, this class is for you, Holsinger will guide you as you create your...

Landscaping with Native Plants in Christian County
Taylorville, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Andrew Holsigner presents on how to incorporate native plants into your home landscape on Thursday, September 19, 2019.   This program will meet at the Christian County Extension Office located at 1120 N...

Southern Illinois Wine Trail Bus Trip
On Saturday, October 19, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Macoupin County are hosting a bus trip to Southern Illinois Wine Trail. Master Gardeners and horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger will be aboard for this day of fun. We will leave from the Macoupin County Extension...

Succulent Wreath Workshop in Montgomery County
Hillsboro, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Andrew Holsinger will host a succulent wreath workshop on Monday, September 16, 2019. If you have ever wondered how to use succulents in a creative way, this class is for you, Holsinger will guide you as you create your...

University of Illinois Extension to Host Tree Selection and Care Workshop
Taylorville, Ill. – Trees when properly selected, placed, planted and cared for can be a valued focal point in your landscape.   University of Illinois Extension will host a Tree Selection and Care Workshop held at the Christian County Extension Office (1120 N. Webster St.,...

University of Illinois Extension to Host Understanding Soil Tests Workshop
Taylorville, Ill. – Why test your soil? Testing your soil provides many benefits and can keep you on track for growing successfully all season long. Learn how soil test results can pinpoint nutrient levels in the soil. Healthy soils are important and avoiding heavy metals is a must. Identify...

Extension Cooks Up Fun with “Jr. Chef” Culinary Camp in Jerseyville
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. - This summer, University of Illinois Extension Unit 18 in cooperation with INEP Illinois Nutrition Education Program SNAP-ED hosted “Illinois Jr. Chef” cooking camp in Jerseyville. The camp was held July 15-19 at the Jerseyville Farm Credit. The free camp was open to children...

Missouri Botanical Garden Bus Trip
  Taylorville, Ill. – On Wednesday, September 18, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Christian County are hosting a Missouri Botanical Garden bus trip. Master Gardeners and horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger will be aboard for this day of garden fun. We leave from...

Pathogen That Causes Sudden Oak Death Found in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The pathogen which causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has killed large tracts of oaks and affected many native plant species in California, Oregon, and Europe, has been found in Illinois. Phytophthora ramorum, the causal agent of Sudden Oak...