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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...