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Live happy, healthier, wealthier lives; Extension can help
URBANA, Ill. – We're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand...
Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy. “Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...
Virtual Workshop
Connecting with Cultures & Continents Online Workshop Series
Join us for 5 interactive online workshops each covering a different indigenous culture. Each workshop will incorporate an engaging presentation over each culture, a cultural art/craft, and a food/drink recipe to do together.   Each workshop cost is $5/person that will cover...
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University of Illinois Extension offers online workshops for youth
University of Illinois Extension will be offering 3 online workshops for youth. Each workshop will focus on 2 craft projects that we will create as a group at an online Zoom meeting. The cost for each workshop Is $5/person to cover the cost of materials. Your kit containing your project...
Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online
URBANA, Ill. – The eighth annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will return January 2021 in a new virtual format over three days. The seminars give farmers access to soil health ideas from researchers that will improve practices on the farm. The free three-day conference will be 9 to 11...
Fruit and Vegetables
2021 Fruit & Vegetable VIRTUAL Conference
University of Illinois Extension will host their 2021 Fruit & Vegetable VIRTUAL Conference on Wednesday, February 10.  This will be the Southwestern Illinois Tree Fruit School (normally held in Hardin) combined with the Southern Illinois Fruit & Vegetable School (normally...