Randolph County Youth Sewing Club Meets This Summer
Red Bud, Ill.- The Randolph County 4-H “Sew Adorable” Sewing Club met today for the first of six summer meeting dates. This 4-H special interest (SPIN) club is led by Prairie Schooners club leader, Sarah Koester, with the help of junior leader Grace Koester and Home and Community Education (HCE...
Local 4-H Member Attends Summer Leadership Conference
MARION, Ill.— A local 4-H member had the chance to experience a one-of-a-kind leadership program this summer. Kadyn Martin was selected to represent the University of Illinois Extension Franklin/Perry/Jackson/Randolph/Williamson county unit at LEAD: The Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy...
Local Residents Learn about Food Preservation and Cooking with Herbs
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Mary Liz Wright, spent the day at the Jackson County Extension office to host two programs for local residents. Wright who serves in Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties, is the only Nutrition and Wellness Educator south of Interstate 70. ...
4-H Youth Prepare for Franklin County Fair
BENTON, Ill.— The Franklin County Fair is right around the corner and our 4-H youth are gearing up for the annual event. Local 4-H participants “learn by doing,” and the fair is their opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their time in 4-H as they...
Educator Shares Information on Weed Management
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Horticulture Educator, Austin Little, led a workshop on managing weeds in the home landscape. During the course of the evening, Little gave a general overview of the best management practices for weed control. He also shared tips for landscaping to deter the four-legged pests...
Free Health Fair and Screenings Offered at Mobile Market
ELKVILLE, Ill.— The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) Diabetes Today Resource Team (DTRT) partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to provide a Family Health Fair and free health screenings at the Elkville First Baptist Church Mobile Food Market the last part of June....
Twilight Meeting Provides information on High Tunnels to Local Residents
DIXON SPRINGS, Ill.— Nearly 50 participants attended the summer twilight series meeting at the Local Foods Research and Demonstration Area at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center this past Monday, June 17. The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, established in the late 1930’s, is the...
Mileur Orchard to Host Upcoming Twilight Meeting
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Mileur Orchard is excited to be the host for the third of four summer twilight meetings on Monday, July 8, 2019 starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educators, Bronwyn Aly and Nathan Johanning, have been partnering with area...
Local Farmer Directs Donation to Franklin County 4-H
BENTON, Ill.— County farmer Pat Browning, directed $2,500 to Franklin county 4-H through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. “As part of their mission, Franklin County 4-H will use the funds to provide more workshops and programs for all youth in Franklin County,”...
Randolph County Youth Get Experience with Drones
SPARTA, Ill.— Soaring at speeds of nearly 40 miles per hour, a small drone hovered over the wheat fields and farmlands of rural Randolph County as local 4-H members had a hands-on experience with the equipment. Alan Piel, local resident and owner Flyin High Photography and DAM Drones LLC, led a...
4-H Youth Gearing up for Perry County Fair
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill.— The Perry County Fair is scheduled to kick off this weekend with live music, pageants and family fun. Local 4-H participants “learn by doing,” and the fair is their opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their time in 4-H as they...
Extension to Host Program on Cooking with Herbs
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Things feeling a little bland? Want to spice up your life a bit? If so, please join us on a culinary journey as visiting Extension Educator, Mary Liz Wright, discusses the topic of herbs! Herbs are wonderful addition to any dish as well as your garden or pots on the porch....
Extension to Host Workshop on Managing Invasive Species
Murphysboro, Ill.- Invasive plants species are major threats to the forests and grasslands of southern Illinois. Invasive species can out compete native species, decrease wildlife habitat, limit tree growth and regeneration and increase management costs. The first step to successful management...
Extension to Host Food Preservation Workshop
Murphysboro, Ill.- Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? Whether you are just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Mary Liz Wright, for this seasonal program....
Dixon Springs Ag Center to Host Twilight Meeting
DIXON SPRINGS, Ill.— University of Illinois Extension is excited to be the host for the second of four twilight meetings at the Local Foods Research and Demonstration area at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center Monday, June 17, 2019 starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Local...
Health Fair and Health Screenings Available at Mobile Food Market
ELKVILLE, Ill.— The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) Diabetes Today Resource Team (DTRT) is teaming up with the University of Illinois Extension to provide a Family Health Fair and free health screenings at the Elkville First Baptist Church Mobile Food Market on Monday, June 24,...
Extension Welcomes Youth Development Educator
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Jance Curry-Witzman has been named the 4-H youth development educator for University of Illinois Extension Unit 26, serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson counties.
A two-time alum from Southern Illinois University, Curry-Witzman received both her...
Extension Welcomes Horticulture Educator
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.— Austin Little has joined the University of Illinois Extension as horticulture extension educator. A native of Quincy, Illinois and two-time alum from Southern Illinois University, Little received his bachelor’s degree in Plant and Soil Systems with a focus on Landscape Design...