Learn with Us This Summer! July Newsletter is Here
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This month's highlights include tips for a safe and satisfying summer - from fair food to grilling, summer skin care, to staying hydrated. Our horticulture helpline is in full swing - call or visit with a Master Gardener every Wednesday from 9 to noon, or submit your questions online. Get smart watering tips for you and your landscape from horticulture educator Emily Swhihart. Check out our free Wednesday noon webinars that will help you take charge of your health and wellness! Topics including: Choosing healthy drinks for toddlers to teens, Forest bathing, Nurtured in nature, and Empowered women. Branch out your summer learning with a free Forestry Stewardship webinar series to explore the health benefits urban trees provide. And fair season is in full swing. See the 4-H Fair show schedules for Mercer, Rock Island and Stark counties 4-H members. Be sure to mark your calendars for Farm in the Park, August 5 in Galva.
Celebrating Our Impact: 2024 Annual Report
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We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the positive changes we've made in the communities of Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties. Our achievements are a testament to the dedication of our volunteers and the generous support from county boards, donors, 4-H Foundations, and the thousands of clients we proudly serve.