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Create earthy eggs with plant dyes for spring
Yes, the flowers and grass in the basket in this blog's cover photo are real! Our horticulture...
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Flavorful venison recipes for winter
Partnerships are a big part of Illinois Extension programs. This one started more than five years ago with a conversation about deer hunting and...
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Nuts need food safety too
What are your favorite nuts and seeds? Maybe pecans or walnuts? Sunflower or pumpkin seeds? Fortunately, no matter your favorites, nuts are a...
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The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...
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Focus on Your Future: Protecting Your Vision for Life
Freeport, Ill.--More than 7 million Americans are estimated to live with vision impairment, with higher rates often seen in rural communities. Interestingly, many people fear losing their vision more than losing their memory, hearing, or speech, yet they frequently delay routine...
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Healthy Holiday Habits: Stay Well, Feel Connected This Season
FREEPORT, ILL.--The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. Yet for many older adults, it may also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or added stress. Being separated from loved ones or facing the season with limited support can make this time of year feel especially...
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Upgrade Your Charcuterie Board in Illinois Extension Workshop
DANVILLE, Ill – Interested in learning how to build a stunning and nutritious charcuterie board? Join Extension Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones on November 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun, hands-on charcuterie board workshop at the Danville Public Library (319 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL...
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Illinois Extension brings Double Feature to Windsor of Savoy
SAVOY, Ill – Figuring out how to stay healthy and effectively plan for the future can be stressful enough. Ease those worries with the University of Illinois Extension’s Double Feature at Windsor of Savoy (401 Burwash Ave Ofc, Savoy, IL 61874)....
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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate

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