Farm Women are Decision Makers – Annie’s Project Prepares Them Well
Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. At Annie’s Project courses, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by...
Mason Bees Workshop
Stress from chemicals and loss of habitat can put pressure on native bee populations. There are a variety of ways we can help support the native bee population. Join University of Illinois Extension staff to learn more about Mason Bees, create a simple bee hotel and learn the most effective ways...
Winter Tree ID Walk at Spoon River College Arboretum
Cold weather may keep some people indoors but it offers the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself with a new adventure and new information. University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Master Gardeners and Naturalists have partnered with Spoon River College to offer a Winter...
Fulton 4-H Steer Tattoo and Weigh-In Date Announced
Those who want their steers to be eligible for the County Rate-of-Gain Contest, the Illinois State Fair Junior Show, or the Illinois State Fair Premiere Contest must bring their steer(s) to be weighed and tattooed at the date scheduled by University of Illinois Extension in Fulton County....
Illinois Extension to give Legislative Update to Statewide Local Officials
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. The webinar, ...
Master Naturalists invest time and talents volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park (WPP) is one of the many natural resource treasures in Illinois. Their mission of conservation, education, and recreation goes hand-in-hand with the mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists (EMN) which is to provide educational opportunities that...
Community Service Is an Important Part of 4-H
Many 4-H clubs do community service projects throughout the year, but at Christmas time, they are especially busy with community service. Some of the activities that local 4-H clubs are doing are collecting canned goods and donating money to the food pantry; going shopping for food and...
4-H Clover Clinic Set For February 15
All youth ages 8-18 are invited to sign up and attend 4-H Clover Clinic on Saturday, February 15, at Illinois Central College in East Peoria. This multi-project workshop day is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties. 4-H membership is...
Mason County 4-H Federation Members Spread Holiday Cheer Along with an Important Message
Local 4-H members are showing their thanks to area farmers in a big way this season. The gift looks small but in reality, it comes with a life-saving message.
Mason County 4-H Federation members recently partnered with the Mason County Farm Bureau on a holiday community service project...
Gardening webinars offer inspiration for warmer weather
Even though it is cold outside, there is still a chance to get involved in gardening. University of Illinois Extension offers webinars that help everyone learn more and inspire us to prepare for spring.
Four Seasons Gardening webinars are taught by horticulture experts and can be...
4-H 10 Gallon Challenge Service Learning Project Fostered Leadership and Generosity
Building generosity in young people though community service has always been a pillar of 4-H youth development. University of Illinois Extension staff led the way to take community service to the next level. Throughout 2019, 4-H clubs in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties...
Illinois Extension Develops Industrial Hemp Resources
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...
Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students
4G STEM Camp is a University of Illinois Extension camp for middle school gs designed to introduce them to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. It is an engaging and successful camp for the participants, but its capacity is only 35 participants. Because of...
4-H and the Y focus on Social and Emotional Development
For over 100 years, 4-H has been helping young people become leaders through community engagement and skill development. Now, 4-H is continuing these efforts by partnering with the Canton Family YMCA to address bullying and to foster social and emotional development in young people.
The...
Soil and Water Management Webinar for Certified Crop Advisors, Landowners and Farmers
Soil and Water Management Webinar offers Continuing Education
Soil and water interactions will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Webinar sponsored by University of Illinois Extension on February 20, 2020. This webinar will be hosted in the University of Illinois Extension...
Registration is now open for the 2020 sessions of Embryology in the Classroom
University of Illinois Extension, Tazewell County 4-H is pleased to offer the Embryology in the Classroom program to area teachers and educators. This program is designed to provide elementary, junior high, and high school teachers with knowledge and resources on the chicken's egg, its...
Starting a School Garden Workshop Series Open to All Types of School Staff and Volunteers
School personnel will be better equipped to start school gardens next spring by participating in a four session course offered by University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit. The first class will be on Tuesday, January 14 at 6 p.m. at the Extension office in Peoria...
