The Extension Connection

Heart Smart Eating
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. In "Heart Smart Eating," learn about 4 categories of...

The Wonderful World of 3D Paper!
Join 4-H Alum Grace Stapf and explore the exciting world of 3D Paper skills! Learn tips and techniques to help you create the best project possible to bring to the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Show. This free workshop is for youth ages 8 to 18. Registration Deadline: December 4

Paracord Knot Tying Workshop
4-H Fiber Arts Series: Paracord Knot Tying Workshop is a two part series where youth will be introduced to 4-H Fiber Arts! Part 1 will be an introduction to Craft Knot Tying: Fisherman's Knot, Cow Hitch, Cobra Knot, Box Knot (Crown Sinnet). Youth will leave with a Cobra Knot...

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
This is the second session of Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at the Blue Ridge Township Library. Little Sprouts is open to youth of all ages and introduces them to nature and gardening through storybooks and activites. An adult must stay with any child under 6 during the program....

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Naturalist Training
Be an environmental steward and become a Master Naturalist!The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program offered by University of Illinois Extension. This program trains and educates adult volunteers to effectively share natural resource information and...

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training
Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community, and a desire to share your knowledge with others. Master Gardener training is taught by...