Deer Hunting 101 Webinar - April 18
The Illinois History Survey is offering a FREE webinar on deer hunting. The Deer Hunting 101 webinar will be held on April 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
This online webinar is designed to teach new hunters: why, how, and where to hunt deer in Illinois. Advanced registration is REQUIRED....
Worm Composting is a DIY Project For All Ages
DECATUR, Ill. — DIY projects are a great way to welcome Spring. Have you ever considered Worm Composting or Vermicomposting? One pound of worms- about 500 worms- can eat between one-half and one pound of food waste per day and can double in population in a month if they have sufficient food,...
'Egg'cellent food safety tips keep us healthy
This time of year is popular for dyeing and decorating hard-boiled eggs. Food safety is important to remember when handling eggs to prevent unwanted foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates 79,000 Americans get sick every year from Salmonella found in eggs....
4-H overnight camping canceled for summer
University of Illinois Extension has announced the cancellation of all overnight summer camps sponsored or hosted by University of Illinois, including overnight residential 4-H camps conducted by Illinois 4-H. The cancellation will extend through July 31, 2020....
Plant Clinic still open for business
URBANA, Ill. - The University of Illinois Plant Clinic remains open to identify plant pests and diseases. New guidelines are in place to comply with all university of state guidelines related to COVID-19.
To...
At Home Activities for Families and Friends
As we all adjust to new health recommendations and wellness practices, we may be finding ourselves at home much more than ever before.
Here at the IGB we want to connect with communities both locally in Urbana-Champaign and across the globe. We will be posting fun and...
Free Webinar on Natural Lawn Care - April 18 - 10:00 AM
University of Illinois Extension’s Natural Lawn Care Workshop Webinar will be offered on April 18th from 10am - 12pm and is open to the general public to participate from home. To register, please use the following link: go.illinois.edu/...
Improve your health at home: Online Webinar
URBANA, Ill. - Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially as more of our time is spent at home. Learn healthful strategies for enriching your wellness journey over the next two months that can change your life. Free online webinars offered by ...
LGE webinar this Friday Apr 3: COVID-19 update for local officials
URBANA, Ill. - Local officials and agency staff in Illinois need to stay up to date with the legal challenges of COVID-19. Illinois Association of County Board members will partner with Illinois Extension, lending...
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may...
RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
NEWS RELEASE – U of I Extension offers
RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Susan Glassman, MS Ed., Nutrition and Wellness Educator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties
We...
Office Hours Update
Our offices have now re-opened for normal business during our regular office hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. (We are closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm).
Please wear a mask while visiting our offices and observe social distancing practices.
U of I Extension Announces Spring Four-Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening Series focuses on environmental stewardship, home gardening and backyard food production. These statewide programs are offered at your local Extension offices in
On April 14, 1:30 p.m. join Horticulture Educator, Candice Hart, for...
Organize Your Community Resources When Extreme Weather Hits
Illinois River flooding in 2019 was so extreme that residents of Calhoun County found themselves isolated during the worst of the event. With roads closed and the ferries that typically provide transportation not operational, travel in and out of the peninsula was impossible. For municipal...
Shutting Down the Energy "Thieves" in Your Home
On the hunt for another $100.00 (per year) to stretch your budget? One study found a surprising number of “Always On” electrical devices in our homes:
Coffee makers and other small appliances with built-in clocks
Cable/satellite, game and other TV connecting...
How to Achieve Asparagus's Perpetual Harvest
Asparagus goes great with hollandaise sauce, has a nutty flavor when eaten raw (wash it first, and cut off the lower third), and is always a welcome treat at a restaurant. With a little patience and some planning, you can grow loads of asparagus each spring.
Growing Requirements...
Amy Cope Named New U of I Extension County Director
Amy Cope, assumed leadership January 21 as county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension, succeeding Pam Jacobs.
Amy holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Communications and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Agriculture Business. Her work history...