Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Announcements and Highlights

Certified Food Protection Manager Training

University of Illinois Extension will offer a web-based Certified Food Protection Manager Training, this online course will be held over a period of three days, with the exam given in-person on the fourth day.

Planning for Pollinators Webinar

Join Erin Garrett Extension Educator, Energy & Environmental Stewardship as she explains the benefits of getting your garden and yard pollinator ready for fall. Erin's presentation will be followed by a short volunteer led activity.

Falling into the Autumn Vegetable Garden

Whether you are ready to shut down the vegetable garden for the year or still considering extending a couple more weeks of the growing season with your current plants, there are some practices that you can do this fall.

Radon: Why it is still an issue?

University of Illinois Extension will host “Radon: Why it is still an issue?” at 6 pm on Monday, Nov 30, via Zoom on-line meeting platform.

Upcoming Webinars and Information Flyer

This downloadable/printable flyer with upcoming webinars and links, is updated weekly with information to help you cope while staying in place.

National 4-H Week

A video overview of 4-H projects and times together throughout the year

Autumn Health Picks Webinar Series

Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics. Pick and choose programs based on interest.

4-H Virtual Fair Results

Check out the exhibits that were entered virtually! Congratulations to all who participated. The projects were AMAZING!

Managing Diabetes in a Modern World

Our webinars use research-based, expert information to help enrich quality of life for those living with diabetes.

Everyday Environment Webinar Series

Everyday Environment Webinar Series will focus on a different environmental topic each month.

Taking care of the caregiver; online webinar addresses challenges

This six-part Discover Caregiving Relationships webinar series is designed to help caregivers address the many issues and challenges they face in their current role.

Horticulture Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team

Healthy Happy Providers Webinar Series

Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment may register for one or more webinars in this series.

Your Thoughts Matter

This six-part online series for youth ages 13 and older will help teens learn to define mental health, how to talk about it with family and friends, and how to help themselves and others.

U of I Extension generates value 10 times its budget

Extension operates in all of Illinois’ 102 counties, and its programs are developed and adapted to meet local community needs, says Shelly Nickols-Richardson, associate dean and director of Illinois Extension.

Food Assistance in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

At this time many people may find the need for food assistance where they have never had the need in the past. If you you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand, here are several lists of possible food pantries in your area.

Unit 1 Annual Impact Report

Our 2019 Impact Report gives an overview of the work we do to provide programming to our local communities to enrich people's lives.
Digital Webinars and Trainings

With all of our in-person meetings currently canceled or postponed, we are expanding our online webinars and trainings. Check back frequently for new upcoming or recorded webinars. These are offered by Illinois Extension professionals unless otherwise noted.   Follow this link.               

 

 

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