University of Illinois Extension recognize accomplishments of members
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in Christian County were honored at an annual recognition banquet Nov. 7 at Venezia Italian Restaurant, Taylorville.
Master Gardener were recognized for their years of service during the banquet.
Gwen Podeschi...
Meghan Wolff Joins U of I Extension Staff in Montgomery County
Hillsboro, Ill., - Amanda Cole, Unit 18 County Extension Director, is pleased to welcome Meghan Wolff to the Extension staff. Meghan is the new Community Worker, SNAP-Ed working out of the Montgomery County Extension Office in Hillsboro. Meghan will work with local residents identified for SNAP-...
Practice Making Healthier Meals Using a Pressure Cooker
“Who here has an Instant Pot™ or electric pressure cooker at home? Who here has dusted off the box and used it?” This is how Lisa Peterson, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with University of Illinois Extension, begins her hands-on electric pressure-cooking classes. The 90-minute workshop is...
University of Illinois Extension offers Invasive Plant Workshop
Hillsboro, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension will host an Invasive Plant Workshop at the Montgomery County Extension Office (#1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro). Invasive plants are a major threat to biodiversity and native plant habitats. This workshop will cover identification,...
Could You Survive A Month In Poverty?
The Center for American Progress reports in 2018, that Illinois has 12,503,720 people living in the state and 1,569,753 individuals (12.6%) living at or below the federal poverty guidelines. The majority of these individuals are children and one in every six children in Illinois lives in...
Plant Propagation Workshop
Hillsboro, Ill. – This plant propagation workshop will be hands-on with instruction on basic propagation techniques. Establish a basic foundation of knowledge when it comes to plant propagation. Particiapants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop.
University of...
Oak Pests and Diseases Workshop
Hillsboro, Ill. – Learn more about common oak species, current pests, and diseases of oaks. Topics will take a closer look at oak diseases such as bacterial leaf scorch, bur oak blight, oak wilt, and sudden oak death.
University of Illinois Extension will host an Oak Pests and Diseases...
2019 Montgomery County Yield Survey Results Are In
Montgomery County Extension conducted their annual yield survey of the area corn crop on Thursday, September 5. The survey data gathered resulted in an estimated county wide average yield of 187.5 bushels per acre, which was down from last year’s average of 215.7 bushels per acre.
The...
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...
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...