CARLINVILLE, Ill. – Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Macoupin County nominated the Macoupin County Historical Society of Carlinville as a 2022 Community Partner. The historical society was selected for its continued support of University of Illinois Extension and, most importantly, the Master Gardener program. They have supported our Master Gardeners locally by providing space for demonstration gardens and a location for the spring plant sale that raises money dedicated to various community projects. “Macoupin County Historical Society is a valued supporter of our local Master Gardeners and an incredible community member. We are fortunate to have great assistance from county organizations,” said Andrew Holsinger, Extension horticulture educator.

University of Illinois Extension serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties are exceptionally proud to be able to provide this award to Macoupin County Historical Society and to thank them for their service to Extension. This award is sponsored by the Extension Council of University of Illinois Extension, serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties. The council plans to recognize a community partner throughout our four counties each year. Extension Council is a volunteer board that serves in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities.

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