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Resources and Upcoming Programs

Office update

Our Edwardsville office will be operating under irregular and limited hours until further notice. Our office will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Tuesday and Friday is by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 618-344-4230 or uie-mms@illinois.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

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.

Register for the 2025 Gateway Green Conference

Explore three vital tracks including building sustainable landscapes, conservation stewardship, and tree care. This year's agenda will cover a wide range of topics, including pest and disease management, climate change resilience, conservation, urban forestry, and more.

Gateway Volunteer

We’re excited to introduce the Illinois Extension Volunteer Gateway, a new and improved website created by Illinois Extension to make volunteering easier and more rewarding. Whether you're applying for the first time or renewing your commitment, the Gateway will help guide you through the process and keep everything you need in one place!

Show off your creativity

Design the 2025 cover for the Madison County 4-H Show Book! Open to all 4-H members, including Cloverbuds.

Build healthy habits & explore diet trends

Uncover the truth about popular diet trends and explore intermittent fasting, Paleo, Keto, and more at the next session on January 22. Learn the pros, cons, and how to build sustainable, healthy habits. Become your own diet detective and make informed choices for your wellness journey!

Eat well, stay active, and save money

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

Events

Thriving Youth Thriving Clubs: 4-H Thriving Model Volunteer Training Series - Belonging Session

January 14, 2025

Site, Species Selection, and Construction Damage

January 15, 2025

Take Charge of Your Health

January 16, 2025

County

Knox

Southwestern Agronomy Summit

January 16, 2025

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News Releases

January 9, 2025

Learn about the latest research at Dudley Smith Farm
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — Stay informed on current agriculture practices and the latest research taking place at Dudley Smith Farm during the annual Winter Meeting. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the University of Illinois Extension Christian County Office located at 1120 N....

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January 9, 2025

Local Climate Stewards can lead to big changes with new environmental program
URBANA, Ill. — Climate change is a complex global challenge, but local action has an important role in empowering communities and building resiliency. The new University of Illinois Extension Climate Steward course trains environmental stewards to communicate about climate change and engage in...

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December 19, 2024

Sign up open for statewide in-person pesticide applicator training clinics
URBANA, Ill. — Get ahead of an expired pesticide license by signing up for one of the in-person training and testing clinics happening across Illinois from January through April. The University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program...

View from the ground looking up to a tall tree filled with green leaves.

December 18, 2024

Tree series strives to teach proper care techniques to lengthen lifespan of Illinois trees
URBANA, Ill. — Trees are essential to nature’s landscape and our daily lives. Understanding and providing proper and routine maintenance is important to ensure their best life and healthier urban forest. Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to be impacted through improved air...

A plate filled with a variety of holiday cookies of shapes, colors, and flavors sitting on a wooden table next to evergreen holiday décor.

December 16, 2024

Sugar and spice make everything nice
URBANA, Ill. — Sugar and spice make everything nice, especially in holiday treats. But do you know where sugar and spice come from?Plants make the sugar glucose during the process of photosynthesis. Certain plants can take excess glucose, create sucrose, and then store it in either the...

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Programs We Offer

4-H Youth Development