Pasture Management: Recovering from 2023
“Pasture Management: Recovering from 2023,” hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, will focus on recovering from the 2023 growing season drought and short forage supply in three evening sessions. The sessions are intended to build upon each other by looking at options and...
How to freeze produce for maximum freshness
Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time. You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food preservation continues to be a favorite by many. And by knowing and understanding a few basics, you can...
Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference to be held in Freeport
Make plans to attend the Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference scheduled for March 2, 2024, in Freeport, Illinois, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference is designed specifically for forest landowners in the Midwest, but forestry professionals, consultants, volunteers, Master...
Exploring Creativity: Lee County Project Pool Introduces Youth to 4-H project areas
AMBOY, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is proud to announce the much-anticipated Lee County Project Pool 2024, scheduled for March 23, 2024, at the Lee County 4-H Center. This event aims to engage youth aged 5-18 in a fun-filled exploration of various activities, showcasing unique...
Exciting Gardening Workshop Returns to Dixon: Ready…Set…Grow…
DIXON, Ill. — Calling all gardening enthusiasts! University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are thrilled to announce the return of Ready…Set…Grow…, an engaging gardening workshop set to take place on March 23, 2024, at the Loveland Community House in Dixon.
This year,...
Enhance Brain Health with Wits Fitness Classes at Local Libraries
York Township Public Library and Mt. Carroll Public Library are proud to announce Wits Fitness, a series of monthly workshops designed to boost brain health and cognitive function. Led by Kara Schweitzer, an educator from University of Illinois Extension, participants will embark on an engaging...
Cutting back branches leaves trees with healthier outlook
URBANA, Ill. — To stay healthy, sometimes trees need a little help in the form of a trim. Pruning is an essential maintenance activity to promote tree health, safety, and aesthetics. Since trees are large, long-living plants in our landscape, pruning throughout the life of a tree can have a...
Discover Culinary Delights with Cooking Classes at Local Libraries
Thomson Library and Mt. Carroll Library are delighted to present a delectable series of cooking classes hosted by Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro from Carroll County Master Gardeners. Embrace the joys of Cooking with Vegetables and unlock the secrets of creating savory dishes with Spinach and...
Budding Gardeners Cultivate Skills and Compassion in Jr. Gardener Special Interest Club
DIXON, Ill. — The Lee County 4-H Program is thrilled to announce another season of the Jr. Gardener Special Interest (SPIN) Club, a club aimed at empowering young minds to explore the wonders of gardening, while also making a positive impact in the community.
Under the guidance of...
Get inspired to get growing at regional garden days
URBANA, Ill. — Imagine picking fresh fruit off a tree in your backyard. Or snipping fresh herbs from a potted plant growing on your windowsill for a family meal. Gardening is an adventure, and each spring is a new opportunity to grow.
Whether your garden is a few houseplants by a window...
Serve It Safely: Food Handlers Course
Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit organization, chances are good that you sell food. Any time your group sells food, it is essential to...
Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
Do you currently have a position handling food, or are you looking for a job in the food industry? If so, consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to obtain an American National Standards...
Selling Meat in Illinois - Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series
The Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series returns in 2024. This monthly series, first launched in 2023, addresses the needs of those who are getting started, exploring the concept of, or even assists those currently raising livestock. With a focus on helping those who...
Final days to register for the 2024 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference
lueberries, pumpkins, apples, and tomatoes are all on the agenda for the 28th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference in NIU-Rockford, 8500 E State Street, Rockford, Illinois on Monday, February 19. Serving commercial growers that sell to farmers markets, orchards, and other...
Dive into a new webinar on holistic health solutions
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has...
New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate
URBANA, Ill. — The science is clear; the world’s climate is changing. Illinois has already seen the impacts on everything from agriculture productivity and food access to public health hazards and diminishing natural resources. To meet these challenges and further its land-grant mission of...
Farm Forward: Turning Last Season’s Challenges Into Next Season’s Triumphs
Join University of Illinois Extension Crop Sciences Educator Kathryn Seebruck for the first year of her series “Farm Forward: Turning Last Season’s Challenges Into Next Season’s Triumphs”. This monthly series aims to address the needs of row crop producers and will be rotated between Jo Daviess...
Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp – Change Your Child’s Life!
Registration for the Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp 2024 is now open! The camp will be held from June 9-13, 2024, at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo, IL. This five-day, four-night residential camping experience is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone,...
