Youth Excel at the Henderson County 4-H Fair
The community along with friends and family gathered at the Henderson County Fairgrounds as Henderson County 4-H’ers from across the county demonstrated their knowledge through projects last week.
“The 4-H fair is my...
Mental health matters, learn how to respond when one needs aid
Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000 people died from drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Give...
Learn to grow with fall Master Gardener online training
URBANA, Ill. — From small farms and rural towns to the suburbs and inner-city, more than 2,600 trained Master Gardeners put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice around Illinois through community service...
4-H youth share their projects at the Warren County 4-H Show
The heat didn’t stop the action at the Warren County Fairgrounds as Warren County 4-H youth from across the county were able to demonstrate their knowledge through their individual projects.
“The 4-H fair is my favorite...
What lurks under the dirt?: Call before you dig
Instead of hitting pay dirt, you will pay if you hit an underground line
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, also known as 811 Day. The observance reminds anyone considering an outdoor project that breaks ground to get underground utilities...
Extension’s strategic realignment means more help for Illinois families
URBANA, Ill. – Throughout history, families have grappled with how to manage chronic health conditions, eat well, balance a family budget, and create a stable beginning for their youngest family members. But modern families are faced with a new set of challenges layered on top of the long-...
Learn self-management skills for chronic health conditions
Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is a poor management technique. If you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life?
Although the specifics of managing each health...
Henderson County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show
Henderson County 4-H members will showcase their projects at the Henderson County 4-H Show. The 4-H show is an opportunity for youth ages 8-18 to showcase their mastery in the project areas they have studied over the course of the 2020-2021 4-H year. The Henderson County 4-H...
Free learning experience offered in a take home kit
Isn’t it fantastic to know that University of Illinois Extension provides take home kits that inspire children to learn? The kits are developed for...
Knox County 4-H Fair ends successfully
The Knox County Fairgrounds was bustling with activity as Knox County 4-H’ers from across the county were able to demonstrate their knowledge through projects.
“The 4-H fair is my favorite thing about summer,” said...
Warren County 4-H members showcase project knowledge at 2021 4-H show
Warren County 4-H members showcased their projects at the Warren County 4-H General Project Show on June 26. The 4-H show is an opportunity for youth ages 8-18 to showcase their mastery in the project areas they have studied over the course of the 2020-2021 4-H year. The Warren...
Geothermal systems bring smaller footprint to scalable, renewable energy
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois advances towards its goal of converting all energy systems to 100% renewable energy by 2050, it recognizes that other energy sources besides solar and wind are necessary to reach the state’s future demands.
Geothermal energy could be the key to replacing...