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...
Extension staff help address food insecurity in Tazewell County
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For almost four years, University of Illinois Extension in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit has extended the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to reach not only Peoria but also Tazewell County to help address food insecurity and associated...
2019 Illinois Farm Economics Summit dates scheduled for December
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URBANA, Ill. – Speakers from University of Illinois Extension and the farmdoc team from the U of I Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics will explore topics such as the 2020 outlook for crop and livestock prices, the next farm bill, farm profitability...
Private Applicator Test-only Sessions Scheduled In Pekin, Peoria, and Havana
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Farmer’s wishing to apply restricted-use pesticides to property that they own or control in the production of an agricultural commodity must be certified as private applicators in the state of Illinois.
Test-only sessions are scheduled for:
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Outstanding 4-H Members Recognized at Fulton County 4-H Achievement Night
The annual 4-H Achievement Program was held Sunday, November 10, at the Lewistown Community High School auditorium. Over 100 young people were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the 4-H program.
The "I Dare You" book award, which is presented to 4-Hers showing...