When to worry about needle drop on white pine trees
URBANA, Ill. – Like their deciduous maple, oak, and dogwood neighbors, evergreen trees drop some of their foliage in the fall. But needle drop in white pine trees can also be a sign of something more serious.
The University of...
Illinois Master Gardener program recognizes 2020 award winners
URBANA, Ill. – Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony Oct. 2. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the work of the 2,700...
Whiteside County Master Gardeners Awarded Top Award
STERLING, Ill.-University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate two Whiteside County Master Gardeners in receiving the 2020 Outstanding Master Gardener award. Judy Holesinger of Fulton and Mary Lou Angone of Sterling received their awards at the State Master Gardener virtual ceremony...
All Illinois pesticide training, testing moves online
URBANA, Ill. – All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021. The change protects the health of...
Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website
URBANA, Ill. – A new tool focused on field crop production is joining the suite of University of Illinois farmdoc resources.
For more than 20 years, the farmdoc website has provided Midwestern crop and livestock...
Certified Food Protection Manager Class offered in Freeport
The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishments to have a person-in-charge or a food establishment manager obtain an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification. This requirement helps to ensure the...
Carroll-Whiteside 4-H Participate in State Horse Hippology Virtual Contest
The Carroll/Whiteside 4-H Horse Hippology participants had great results at the Virtual State Contest held on September 12. This online contest was open to those who qualified based on their performance at the regional hippology virtual contest. The Hippology Contest is individual testing on...
Mental health club started for local youth in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it! Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living.
University of Illinois Extension is hosting a six-part online series for youth ages 13 and...
Photography Club started for Whiteside Youth
Youth spend hours each day snapping photos of themselves and friends on their phones so why not give your child the knowledge of how to plan for a great photograph. Sign them up today for the University of Illinois Extension Photography SPIN Club. Three sessions will run October 16, 23 and...
Carroll-Lee-Whiteside counties looking for Master Naturalists
What is a naturalist? A dictionary definition would read like this: “A naturalist studies the natural environment, generally with a broad range of interests.” A naturalist has a love of the outdoors and loves to share what they know about nature with others. Enhance your love of nature,...
Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...
Use fall leaves in home compost
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, homeowners begin to think of what to do with the falling leaves. Composting is an option which helps the environment, says Duane Friend, University of...
