Serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren Counties

Announcements and Highlights

A time to be thankful

Our local county Extension offices will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8 a.m.

Resource Page

Keeping your children engaged in their education at home can be tough at times. A variety of resources are just a click away!

Good Growing Webinar - Christmas Trees

Join the Good Growing team as they talk about the different types of trees and how to care for your live tree. Illinois Extension educators will demonstrate how to create nature-themed ornaments, in this kid-friendly hands-on activity.

Take Home Kit

Illinois Extension is now offering free take-home kits. These kits are developed for children and provide teachers, parents, and caregivers an easy way to engage their children in meaningful learning experiences about the world around them.

Henderson County Survey

Henderson County residents are encouraged to complete a short survey to help the Health Department develop their five year plan.

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Illinois Community Food Map

Find all food assistance sites closest to your Illinois zip code, including food pantries, school meal sites, and grocery stores and farmers markets that accept WIC/SNAP.

Illinois Strong Couples Project

Free online help for relationships throughout the state is now just a click away. Find out more about this project and sign up today!

Good Growing Webinar - Fun with Evergreen Foliage

Craft some holiday elegance with evergreen foliage for your home. Learn how to craft your favorite holiday décor and how to source suitable materials in your home landscape.

Check these out

Find something new to read with the Extension blogs!

Terrific Teachable Moments

Learning in the moment can be a powerful and effective developmental tool for kids and families. The TTM app is just that – a helpful teaching tool you can download and access immediately from your smart device whenever a teachable situation arises.

Maximize profit on your farm

All the tools you need to stay up to date on the markets and make economical farm decisions.

Budget Friendly Nutrition Tips

Make healthier choices for your family on any budget. Find your healthy lifestyle with Eat. Move. Save.

Four Seasons Webinar Series

Join our Four Seasons Gardening Webinars brought to you by the Illinois Extension Horticulture team. Each webinar is free! Registration is required.

Economic and Functional Value

A new report finds that Extension provides more than $600 million annual benefit to Illinois, ten times its budget. Read the report.
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