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Spring Break Gardening - Spring Centerpieces

Have you ever wanted to try floral design using fresh-cut flowers? Participants will learn the basics of designing with cut flowers and will then make a fresh spring-themed flower arrangement to take home with them. 
Other programs in the series include: Creative Container Gardens on April 30, Low Maintenance Landscaping on April 16, Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits on May 7, Tomatoes on May 14,  and more to come. 
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Vision Matters: Steps to Lifelong Eye Health

In this program, participants will learn about common eye conditions, including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. The program will also explore nutrition strategies that support eye health, practical tips to prevent digital eye strain, and everyday habits that may increase or decrease the risk of developing vision problems.
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Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families

Succession planning is an important task that farm operators and their families should discuss regularly, but it is often overlooked or ignored. This presentation will discuss why succession planning is important, how to build a succession plan, and how to begin the conversation.
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Succession Planning Workshop offered by Illinois Extension
LENA, Ill.-- Succession planning is essential for farm families but is often overlooked. To help farm families start or continue this process, University of Illinois Extension will offer Starting the Conversation: Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families...
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Emergency Preparedness Essentials
The Midwest's springtime severe weather season is underway, and many communities have already been affected. The forecast for March will feature significant weather volatility across the US, with increased severe thunderstorm risk, including hail and tornadoes, from the Plains to the Ohio Valley...
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Low Maintenance Landscaping
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener, Madelynn Wilharm, for this program on “Low Maintenance Landscaping” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. The program will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N...
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Local 4-H Youth Showcase Equine Knowledge at Regional Competition
Stephenson and Winnebago County 4-H youth demonstrated their knowledge and dedication to the equine industry at the Northwest Regional 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest held Saturday, March 14 at Sauk Valley Community College.Seven youth from the two counties participated in the day-...
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Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago
Stephenson County Extension Office
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Highland Community College, Bldg R
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
Jo Daviess County Extension Office
204 N Vine Street, PO Box 600
Elizabeth, IL 61028
Phone: 815-858-2273
Winnebago County Extension Office
1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: 815-986-4357