Youth hippology team show off their horse sense as national reserve champions
LOUISVILLE, KY -- The Illinois 4-H State Hippology team’s knowledge was tested at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup and they came away as reserve champions. The team fielded a wide range of questions, ranging from breed identification, anatomy, tack...
Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing act
URBANA, Ill. – After this year’s summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought conditions in the late fall, along with dry air and low soil moisture, can lead to plant damage if no supplemental...
Demographic changes result in increasing diversity in Illinois, new data presents
URBANA, Ill. — How do we determine the best ways for community and economic development in Illinois? How do you know what to vote for in the upcoming elections? The best place to start is in understanding demographic composition.
The 2020 decennial census revealed that...
Keep worms warm for winter vermicomposting
URBANA, Ill. – Vermicomposting or vermiculture, which is also known as worm farming, is the practice of keeping worms to produce worm castings or vermicompost. Vermicomposting is a natural process where worms digest organic matter and produce a waste product that is high in plant-available...
Grub attack could be just under the surface
URBANA, Ill. – Hundreds of dead and dying grubs littered the dirt Chicago sports field once covered in grass. Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator...
Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thanksgiving
Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thankgiving
URBANA, Ill. – Celebrating the year’s harvest with a Thanksgiving feast has been an American tradition for more than 400 years. Whether homegrown or from a farmers market, the demand for locally sourced foods is on the rise.
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Illinois 4-H Team takes 8th in national dairy contest
MADISON, Wis. – An Illinois 4-H team placed eighth in the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held Sept. 27 in Madison, Wis. as part of the World Dairy Expo. Members...
Restore wildlife, prepare for spring with winter Gardening in the Air series
URBANA, Ill. — As the cold weather sets in, it's time to move indoors. Learn how to take care of houseplants, protect wildlife, and prepare for spring gardening trends in Gardening in the Air, a webinar series offered by...
Shared space: $10 million grant examines how crops, solar can occupy same space
URBANA, Ill. — Some view crops and solar panels as competitors for prime real estate. A 4-year, $10 million dollar grant awarded to University of Illinois' Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment will design "agrivoltaic...
Embrace the winter! Count feeder birds for science!
Nothing provides an easier or more dependable food supply then “Birdscaping” your landscape. Join Whiteside County Master Gardeners as they explore the native wildflowers and other seed-bearing flowers, that will bring birds to your yard. Thankful for Our Feathered Friends will take place on...
Fall Fest, Fun for all with Lee County 4-H
The Lee County 4-H Federation is hosting Winter Fest at the Lee County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Road, Amboy on Saturday, October 30, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, however there is a suggested donation of canned food or socks to be donated to local food...
Taste of 4-H Cooking Club to start in Amboy
Get a Taste of 4-H in our Cooking Special Interest Club! Join Lee County 4-H for a Youth Cooking Club for all youth ages 8-14. The club will train kids in basic kitchen skills and how to prepare delicious easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, or snacks! The class will take...
New 4-H Club for 5-7 year olds to start in Savanna
What’s a 4-H Cloverbud? Creativity, play, learning and fun for children age 5 to 7. Studies have found that 80% of lifespan learning occurs before the age of 8 and Cloverbuds is an exploratory program to meet kids’ development needs through creativity and play!
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4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range
URBANA, Ill. – Over 90 Illinois youth gathered at statewide competitions this fall to exhibit their skill mastery in shooting sports. In addition to skill levels, the competitions focus on building teamwork abilities, camaraderie, and of course fun.
“I know at first it appears odd to...
