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New Edwardsville office hours

The Edwardsville office is now open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday by appointment only. For inquiries or to set up an appointment, please contact us at 618-344-4230 or uie-mms@illinois.edu. We look forward to better serving you.

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. 

Cover Crop System Results

Explore the latest research, harvest data, and economics shaping 2025 soybean systems. Join the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Extension for an evening of insights, dinner, and CCA credit opportunities.

Help Support Local Families – Food Drive

Join us December 1–12 to collect non-perishable food items for local families in need. Drop off donations at our three office locations in Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties. Together, we can make a difference this holiday season!

Holiday Charcuterie Creations

Embrace the holiday spirit with a hands-on charcuterie board class! Learn how to craft a stunning and delicious board that will wow your guests.

Holiday Party

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs for supportive, monthly sessions designed to help you manage diabetes and other chronic conditions with confidence. The December session will be our holiday celebration, at the Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo.
Reserve your spot today: 618‑939‑6232 or mtl@waterloolibrary.org.

Explore the Dimensions of Wellness

Join Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs, RD, for a monthly series focused on simple ways to improve health and well-being.  Start the new year off with wellness this January. Wellness is so much more than healthy eating and being active. Learn the 8 dimensions of wellness and how they connect to your daily stress, energy, and mood at the January session.

For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration to join us online.

Eat well, stay active, and save money

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