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Jo Daviess Extension Upcoming Events
Check out the dates below for information on a variety of programs that Illinois Extension is offering that you may be interested in attending. For more information or to register for the programs please visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call us at 815-858-2273. Please note that some of...
Industrial Hemp
  The first of a pair of workshops on Industrial Hemp will be held at the Illinois Extension offices in Elizabeth, 204 Vine St., and Rockford, 1040 N. Second St., on December 19th and 20th, respectively. The workshops run from 2:00PM-4:00PM both days. The cost will be $10 per person...
Dogs Win The Day At State 4-H Contest
More than 1,500 Illinois 4-H members care for dogs as part of their 4-H project work. Obedience training provides mental stimulation that keeps dogs mentally and physically healthy and provides structure for appropriate behavior.   More than 200 members advanced from county...
Healthy Eating for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes holiday parties, yummy treats and for some, holiday stress. For people who struggle with their weight, the holiday season can be a particularly challenging time when it comes to managing their wellness goals. Join University of Illinois...
Invasive Species Workshop
Join Illinois Extension Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Jay Solomon on Thursday, November 14 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL, for a Fall Invasive Species workshop. The program will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. There is no fee to attend the program...
Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners to Offer Herb Bundle Program
Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Monday, November 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL for a program on learning how to make an herb bundle. The cost of this program will be $10 per person. All of the materials needed will...
Backyard Cover Crops
Join Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty on Tuesday, November 12 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon OR from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a program on Backyard Cover Crops. Both programs are being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL. There...
4-H Membership Open to Youth 5-18 Years of Age
More than 60 million have belonged to 4-H during the organization’s 100-year history.  Clubs are accepting new members this month to grow that number even higher. 4-H members in the country will join the 7 million other youth currently in 4-H worldwide to celebrate National 4-H Week...
Electronics Recycling Event offered October 26
Due to the tremendous response to our September 14th electronic recycling event we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting one more additional electronics recycling collection for 2019 event on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or until we meet...
Understanding Osteoporosis
Did you know that as you age, you are slowing losing more bone than you making?  That is because as we age, our bodies are continually removing old bone and replacing it with new bone.  Unfortunately as we age, our bodies become less effective at doing this and osteoporosis occurs....
Fall Into Gardening
Fall Into Gardening      Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CTE Academy, 950 HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL, for their first annual Fall Into Gardening event. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. ...
Stephenson County Electronic Recycling Event
The Stephenson County Health Department, City of Freeport and University of Illinois Extension are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or until trucks reach their capacity with the...
Understanding the Nutritional Needs when Living with Cancer
Cancer touches the lives of many people living in and around our community. When receiving a cancer diagnosis, we are often faced with many uncertainties due to the difficulties in predicting what the actual impact cancer and its treatment will have in and on our lives. Having positive...
Garlic for Beginners Program - Elizabeth
Join Illinois Extension as they invite Drew Groezinger of Clara Joyce Flowers in Stockton, IL to talk about growing garlic. The program will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $5 fee to...
Sheep and Goat Program in Elizabeth
Join Teresa Steckler a Commercial Agriculture Educator with Illinois Extension for a program on raising sheep and goats. The program will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, IL 61028. There is no charge to...
Electronic Recycling Event Offered September 14
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or until trucks reach their capacity with the understanding that when the semis are filled we are required to stop accepting items even...
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Rockford
  Plant a Row for the Hungry is a nationwide program designed to encourage home gardeners to donate extra produce to those less fortunate. In Winnebago County, this program is led by Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteers, with support from the U of I Extension. Plant a Row (...
Animal Mortality Composting Workshops Offered
  University of Illinois Extension will offer two unique workshops for livestock producers who use, or are considering, mortality composting. The Animal Mortality Composting Workshops will be held at two locations this year: north of Sterling, IL on August 6 and near Ina, IL on...
I-TICK Passive Surveillance
June 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What is I-TICK? I-TICK, (Illinois Tick Inventory Collaboration networK), is a passive surveillance program to gather...