Fall garden cleanup lays groundwork for a successful spring
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4-H provides teachers with positive youth development skills & resources, virtually
PEKIN, Ill. - An unprecedented spring and summer, filled with COVID fears and cancellations, made it clear that the upcoming school year would be far from business as usual. The University of Illinois Extension 4-H educators Judy Schmidt and Emily Schoenfelder generally work within the sphere of...

Fulton County 4-H Federation officers are elected
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Learn from home with Good Growing Winter Webinars
URBANA, Ill. – From selecting and caring for a Christmas tree to creating a winter haven for birds, the University of Illinois Extension Good Growing Winter Webinar series has seasonally appropriate tips and tricks to keep you informed from the comfort of home this winter. Extension...

Slow down, stay alert: Deer-vehicle accidents peak in fall
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4-H clubs promote 4-H In many ways
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Exfoliating bark trees add great appeal
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When to worry about needle drop on white pine trees
URBANA, Ill. – Like their deciduous maple, oak, and dogwood neighbors, evergreen trees drop some of their foliage in the fall. But needle drop in white pine trees can also be a sign of something more serious. The University...

Pandemic adds to budget uncertainties for local governments
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Illinois Master Gardener program recognizes 2020 award winners
URBANA, Ill. – Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony Oct. 2. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the...

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression
URBANA, Ill. – Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University of Illinois Extension is offering support for struggling youth, providing a safe place to talk about...

Food Pantry Network – HOI helps all emergency food services better serve community
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All Illinois pesticide training, testing moves online
URBANA, Ill. – All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021....

Put fall leaves to work as compost
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Planting trees boosts curb appeal and benefits the urban environment
URBANA, Ill. – New homeowners often wonder about the value of planting shade trees when they first move in when there are so many more areas to focus on with a new home. “Planting shade trees is an investment for the future just like other home upgrades,” says...

Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website
URBANA, Ill. – A new tool focused on field crop production is joining the suite of University of Illinois farmdoc resources. For more than 20 years, the farmdoc website has provided Midwestern crop and...

Gates open for Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. – University of Illinois researchers will provide updates on the latest findings at the Orr Beef Research Center Field Day on Nov. 5. Activities begin at 5 p.m. at the research...

Use fall leaves in home compost
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, homeowners begin to think of what to do with the falling leaves. Composting is an option which helps the environment, says Duane Friend,...

How to pick the perfect pumpkin
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Youth can learn to design creative mini gardens during virtual workshop
PEKIN, Ill. - Designing a miniature garden can be a creative way to express yourself. Whether you like sports, stories, camping, sewing, music, or some other hobby, you can incorporate those interests into the design of your own miniature garden. Youth of all ages are invited to...