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We have moved

The Madison County Extension office in Collinsville has moved to a new space. Our new office is now open in Edwardsville at the Madison County Farm Bureau (900 Hillsboro Ave). Unfortunately we are still experiencing internet and phone issues. Due to these constraints, staffing and hours may be limited until this is resolved. For any inquiries please stop by the new location or email uie-mms@illinois.edu until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition!

Become a Master Gardener

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to share reliable and research-based information with home landscapers and gardeners. Learn how to get involved.

Become a Master Naturalist

Volunteer as a Master Naturalist to educate others about natural resources.

Discover Illinois pollinators

Pollinators are vital to life as we know it. Explore this website devoted to everything pollinators in Illinois.

2024 Summer Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production. Join these free winter gardening webinars for tips to help you grow!

Gardeners Corner

Check out this quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue highlights seasonal recommendations and how-tos that will make your houseplants, landscape, or garden shine in any season.

Cultivating Caution Ag Safety and Health Webinar Series

Join University of Illinois experts who will share the latest research and recommendations monthly for staying safe and healthy while working in agriculture. When you register, you will be signed up for the entire webinar series covering machinery safety, infectious diseases, grain hazards, tractor safety, heat illness, and mental health. The webinar series provides practical tips and best practices for Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers to protect themselves, their families, and their operations.

Youth Cooking School registration now open

Registration for Youth Cooking School is now open welcoming youth aged 9-14. The food challenge session is designed for the more experienced chef, tailored for ages 11-15. Youth will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen and food safety, nutrition tips and prepare tasty recipes. Secure your spot now!

Eat well, stay active, and save money

Find tasty recipes, shopping tips, and activities to keep you and your family healthy.

Events

When Silence Grows Louder: Aging and Its Impact on Hearing

July 3, 2024

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Youth Cooking School 2024

July 8, 2024 - July 11, 2024

County

Madison

Terrific Teachable Moments App Tour July Series

July 8, 2024

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Financial Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

July 9, 2024

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News Releases

June 24, 2024

To survive the summer heat, choose plants built for the sizzle
URBANA, Ill. — Summer can be a scorcher, but by selecting the right plants, a landscape can still look sultry all summer long.Both trialed and native plants can tolerate the heat. Trial plants are evaluated throughout the season for heat tolerance and can be planted in the ground or...

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June 20, 2024

AgrAbility provides more resources, expands chronic disease webinar series through summer
URBANA, Ill. — Experiencing symptoms from chronic disease is a daily and often private occurrence for many. Illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, depression, liver disease, bipolar disorder, or other chronic long-term conditions can cause symptoms such as fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety,...

June 20, 2024

Take care of your trees with summer Forestry Stewardship Series
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois has 4.8 million acres of tree-covered land. From shading homes and feeding wildlife to producing oxygen and filtering water, trees do a lot of heavy lifting. Give them a hand by discovering innovative, research-based management options in the summer Forestry...

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June 18, 2024

Inaugural Illinois Extension Academy learns organization’s mission through statewide tour
URBANA, Ill. — Collaboration and shared expertise strengthen any project, especially when meeting the need for current research and best practices that emanate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to the world every day.Early this...

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June 18, 2024

Emerald ash borer continues spread through Illinois; Extension can help manage
URBANA, Ill. — While much of Illinois has been focused on the emergence of periodical cicadas in the summer of 2024, another insect is buzzing about that is more than a nuisance; it’s a threat to ash trees everywhere. In June, the...

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