SPARTA, Ill.- Local youth learned about the importance of bees during a recent beeswax candle making workshop. Beeswax candles, which are slow burning and have a pleasant, natural aroma, have been around for hundreds of years. Unlike paraffin wax candles, beeswax candles produce very little...
Illinois Extension's Community and Economic Development team will host a webinar that highlights new or upcoming legislative changes with a focus on those elements which will directly impact local governments across Illinois....
DECATUR, Ill. – On a farm, most pressures are constant and uncontrollable. Machinery breaks, weather delays work and commodity prices fluctuate. The work is isolating and stressful, which puts farmers at risk for severe and ongoing anxiety. Suicide rates are higher for farmers than any other...
Growers from across the region will gather for the 2020 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School on Tuesday, February 4 in Hardin and the 2020 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School on Wednesday, February 5 in Mt. Vernon. These programs, sponsored by University of Illinois...
The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team. Each season, the team hosts three live webinars participants can take from their own computers delivered via Zoom. The programs are free, but...
DECATUR, Ill. — During winters, farmers may not be out in their fields, but that doesn’t mean they are taking a break. Starting in January, University of Illinois Extension is providing a weekly educational webinar series for the small farm community. This online series will provide small farm...
CARBONDALE, Ill.— In Illinois, nearly 1.4 million people struggle with hunger. Among them: 453,260 children. Fortunately, nearly 100 food pantries throughout the southernmost 16 counties collaborate to address this need. Together, they form the Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network.
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MURPHYSBORO, Ill.- Local residents can learn to “bee prepared” during a free, two-part series as they discover the world of bees and beekeeping. Whether you own bees as a hobby or as a source of extra income, the most important part of beekeeping is keeping your bees happy and healthy!
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MURPHYSBORO, Ill.- Jackson County 4-H will host a Visual Arts Leather Workshop for local youth on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office located at 402 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL.
Led by the Oak Street Art Group, participants will learn more about...
MAKANDA, Ill.- Even during the dormant winter season, invasive plants species are major threats to the forests and grasslands of southern Illinois. They can outcompete native species, decrease wildlife habitat, increase management costs and limit tree growth and regeneration.
Many...
URBANA, Ill.– What do you need to know for the 2020 growing season? The University of Illinois will address several key topics at four regional conferences around the state in January and February. The meetings will provide a forum for discussion and interaction between participants, University...
Illinois producers did you grow hemp in 2019? Are you interested in giving it a shot in 2020? With the end of the growing season here, there are many hemp growers who will be looking to find processors and end buyers for their product. As this is an emerging industry without a developed supply...
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.- During the first week of February, University of Illinois Extension will host three separate workshops throughout southern Illinois to share information on industrial hemp production.
The signing of the Illinois hemp bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation...
MURPHYSBORO, Ill.- Local residents can learn to “bee prepared” during a free, two-part series to discover the world of bees and beekeeping!
Whether you own bees as a hobby or as a source of extra income, the most important part of beekeeping is keeping your bees happy and healthy! Led by...
URBANA, Ill. – Tropical plants have gained a lot of popularity in recent years as an easy way to add an attractive look to back patios, decks, and containers. Plants such as mandevilla, alocasia (elephant ear), and hibiscus are sold at garden centers in containers and, while they offer great...
MARION, Ill.- Williamson County youth interested in learning more about shooting sports will have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 spring program. Through the program, youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, principles of hunting, archery and much more....
SESSER, Ill.- Every time you grab lunch at a local café, buy a new dress from a neighborhood boutique or shop at that vintage record store around the corner, you are making a direct impact on the local community. While shoppers may be scouring ads and flyers to determine their strategy for Black...
MAKANDA, Ill.— Extension will host a free program on the winter identification of invasive species on Dec. 14. Even during the dormant winter season, invasive plants species are major threats to the forests and grasslands of southern Illinois. They can outcompete native species, decrease...
Illinois 4-H challenges youth to try new things, experiment in project areas that interest them, and explore opportunities around the state and country. The 4-H Experience Award recognizes youth who excel in that challenge.
“We celebrate youth whose 4-H experiences have expanded outside...
CARTERVILLE, Ill.— Native species are a great addition to butterfly gardens, rain gardens and backyards. These plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. One way to acquire native plants is to collect your own seeds. This can come from plants you...
