Macon County 4-H partners with Mt. Zion Food Pantry and Salvation Army for food drive
DECATUR, Ill. — September is Hunger Action Month! Feeding America reports that due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity and hunger in 2020, including a potential 18 million children. Help Macon County 4-H in the fight against...
Macon County 4-H offers park program
DECATUR, Ill.— September marks the beginning of a new membership year for America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H. To kick-off the new year, Macon County 4-H invites youth, ages 8 to 18, to 4-H in the Park, a traveling four-week area park program.
Each week, University of...
Mary Jo Stewart receives Stuart Hawbaker Lifetime Achievement Award
DECATUR, Ill. — Mary Jo Stewart has generously given her time and shared her talents with the Macon County 4-H program for many years. In recognition of her dedication, Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation has selected her to receive the Stuart Hawbaker Lifetime Achievement award.
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Starting a food business in Macon County
Joint Release from University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties and Macon County Health Department.
Caitlin Mellendorf, registered dietitian and nutrition and wellness educator has received many questions...
Dewitt county 4-H volunteer receives Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame award
CLINTON, Ill.— Megan Barth, Clinton, Ill., received the Illinois Foundation 4-H Hall of Fame Award during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 18. This year, the Foundation recognized 87 individuals for their dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program.
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Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois needs to plant milkweed, and a lot of it, over the next 18 years to ensure the state’s official insects, monarch butterflies, survive.
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4-H members earn awards in virtual show
DECATUR, Ill – University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H shows looked different this year. Traditional in-person events were replaced with a virtual fair platform that was rolled out by Illinois 4-H after in-person activities were cancelled. Macon and Piatt 4-H members quickly adapted to the new...
Seniors, don’t just eat cereal for dinner
DECATUR, Ill - When teaching nutrition education classes to seniors, Caitlin Mellendorf, registered dietitian and University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, regularly hears that after years of cooking for themselves and their families, easy meals like cereal and milk or a...
Get the most from your energy budget
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding how electric utilities work and the services available can help residents and governments invest resources wisely and save money. In a series of energy policy webinars, University of Illinois...
Virtual Monarch Madness features published authors
DECATUR— Monarchs in North America are the only butterflies with a predictable, annual migration. These butterflies log approximately 2,500 miles before they reach their migration destination in Mexico. Monarch populations have been rapidly declining for many years, and although some...
Four Seasons webinars provide help for home gardeners and forest enthusiasts
URBANA, Ill. – With many fall activities canceled, gardening has enjoyed an increased enthusiasm. University of Illinois Extension provides reliable research-based information on gardening and landscaping. The popular Four Seasons...
Become a Master Gardener and help others grow
DECATUR – Do you have an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community, and a desire to share your knowledge with others? The University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties might be the perfect fit for you. Applications are now...
4-H virtual horse show a success
DEWITT – 4-H members from DeWitt and Macon counties submitted photos and videos to an online judging platform for this year’s 4-H horse show. Twenty-three exhibitors provided still photographs and video showing their horses and ponies walking, trotting and running.
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