Save the taste of summer with at-home food preservation
DECATUR, Ill. — Get ready for summer produce by learning how to preserve food safely with University of Illinois Extension. Nutrition & Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf will teach the basics of home food preservation and provide the latest safety guidelines.
Kick off the canning...
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may...
Get Growing webinar series announced for growing vegetables and fruit
FREEPORT, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is proud to announce an upcoming fruit and vegetable webinar series offered this April for backyard growers and homeowners.
“Each spring, we get a number of calls to our University of Illinois Extension office asking about growing fruit...
Get gardening with our beginning gardener webinar series
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Horticulture Educator Austin Little and Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Katie Bell are teaming up to share a webinar series for beginning gardeners starting on April 7.
During our time of quarantine, there is still one thing we can all do – garden! Whether you...
Extension offers free webinar on natural lawn care April 18, 2020
CHICAGO, Ill. - Due to COVID-19, Cook County's Conservation@Home's In-Person Natural Lawn Care Workshops will be moved to a webinar on April 18th from 10am - 12pm. To register, please use the following link: go.illinois.edu/NaturalLawnCare...
How does ‘stay at home’ order impact farmers markets?
URBANA, Ill. - With winter farmers markets in full swing, the March 20 executive order by Gov. Pritzker requiring individuals to stay at home has market managers wondering if they can stay open. The order...
Tri-County Youth Honored with 2020 State 4-H Awards
Nine teens representing 4-H in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties earned top awards from Illinois 4-H, the state’s largest youth development program.
“4-H youth from around the state have been honored with awards for their learning experiences, leadership and service,” said Amy Henschen...
Illinois Extension Looking for Rainfall Network Volunteers in Kendall County
Extension Recognizes Longtime Contributors
YORKVILLE – As northern Illinois residents know, weather can vary greatly from town to town, and for 30 years, Kendall County volunteers have tracked rainfall across the county during the growing season.
From April 1 to September 30...
Illinois Extension Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month
Consistent, healthy food choices are what matter in the long run, and that’s why the 2020 National Nutrition Month theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.”
Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is celebrated each...
4-H Hosts Annual International Night on March 6 in Wheaton
WHEATON – Would you like to explore multiple countries without ever leaving Illinois? At the annual 4-H International Night in Wheaton, visitors can discover the geography, culture and food of many nations, all while staying close to home.
“International Night is a rewarding experience...
Kane County 4-H Hosts International Night in St. Charles
ST. CHARLES – Would you like to explore multiple countries without ever leaving Illinois? At the annual 4-H International Night in Kane County, visitors can discover the geography, culture and food of many nations, all while staying close to home.
“The 4-H Passport to the World project...
Illinois Extension Offers Free ‘Gateway to Gut Health’ Program
Registration open for March 10 class in Yorkville
Researchers have found associations between gut microbiota and several disorders or diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, autism, cancer, heart disease, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Real Heart this Year
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – When we think of February, we often picture candy and cartoon hearts, but it also falls during National Heart Month. So, why not put some real “heart” into Valentine’s Day this year?
“Consider a fun activity with your sweetheart, such as ice-skating, a sunset...
Follow a Passion or Find Something New this Spring Break
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – From acting to weather, the tri-county 4-H program has a workshop or mini-camp to offer your family this spring. These interactive opportunities are designed to help youth to grow in a specific area of study or just to try something new!
“These workshops and mini...
Communities Join in Master Gardeners' Annual Seed Swap
YORKVILLE, Ill. – More than 70 community members joined the Kendall County Master Gardener volunteer team for its annual free Community Seed Swap event on Jan. 25. The event features free seeds including vegetables, flowers, herbs and native plants. In addition, some community members brought...
‘Think Spring!’ Learning Series Underway with Kane County Master Gardeners
Spend your winter planning for spring with the Kane County Master Gardeners’ “Think Spring” classes at the University of Illinois Extension office in St. Charles.
“Our new winter gardening series is underway, but there’s still plenty of time to register for upcoming...
Industrial Hemp Production Workshop
Gardening enthusiasts are encouraged to “save the date” for Gardening for Food, Flowers and Fun, the annual horticulture workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension. Planned by a committee of Master Gardener volunteers, the program includes a keynote speaker, three breakout...
8th Annual Bridge Bust Breaks Records
Imagine scores of people sitting still and silent, watching sand slowly trickle into a bucket. They listen for any small snaps or for that one loud crash of a collapsing bridge before they burst into cheers. This was the scene at the 8th Annual 4-H Bridge Bust Contest on Saturday, as multiple...
