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Conservation Tours

Spend time in nature during the last of this year's Conservation Tours. This mindfulness walk will give you a moment of zen and more.

A Matter of Balance

Grab your spot in A Matter of Balance — a free class that helps adults 60+ build confidence, reduce fall risks, and stay active through simple, practical strategies.

Master Gardener Training

Learn more about Master Gardener Training and invite a friend to join you on this rewarding journey. New classes begin Sept. 8

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Community Food Map

Use the Find Food IL map to find places in your community offering free food or meals. You can also find stores and markets that accept SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons.

Reserve CPR Training Kit

Click here to reserve your CPR training kit today and be ready to make a life‑saving difference.

Questions, Answered

Have a tree, plant, or insect mystery on your hands? Submit your question and get reliable, research‑based answers.

Upcoming Events

Illinois Native Tree & Shrub Sale 2026

September 1, 2026 - September 24, 2026

County

Adams

Brown

Pike

Hancock

Schuyler

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026

September 2, 2026

County

Pike

2026 Pumpkin Field Day

September 3, 2026

Conservation Tours

September 5, 2026

County

Hancock

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Recent News

A mowed field framed by trees. The site of the prairie restoration project.

August 31, 2026

Prairie Restoration Partnership Launches in Macomb
Illinois Department of Transportation and University of Illinois Extension Begin Multi‑Year Habitat ProjectMACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and University of Illinois Extension have announced a new partnership to...

green oak leaves in front of yellow leaf tree

August 28, 2026

West-Central Illinois Master Naturalist Program Offers Native Tree and Shrub Sale
QUINCY, Ill. — Fall offers favorable conditions for establishing trees and shrubs, and local residents will have an opportunity to add native species to their landscapes through the West-Central Illinois Master Naturalist program’s second Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale...

A head and shoulder shot of Dr. John Shar, a white man with gray hair and bread wearing a gray t-shirt.

August 28, 2026

Dr. John Schar named as the Henderson County Inductee to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
University of Illinois Extension and Henderson County 4-H are proud to recognize the induction of Dr. John Schar into the Illinois 4‑H Hall of Fame for his decades of service, leadership, and commitment to youth and agriculture in Henderson County.An important member of the local...

August 28, 2026

Illinois 4-H youth compete in 2026 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award contest
The 2026 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award program and state 4-H dairy judging contest were held Aug. 22 at the Illinois State Fair. Fourteen 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois participated in the SYDPA program, and 41 youth competed in the dairy judging contest.The purpose...

group of people standing in front of a 4-H backdrop

August 27, 2026

4-H volunteers honored for exceptional service
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently...

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