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Join us for Illinois Extension Day at the Martens Center

Extension Day will feature booths from all eight Extension program areas: 4-H, Family Life, Finances, Nutrition and Wellness, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, the Master Gardeners, and the Master Naturalists. It will also feature booths from community partners such as the Champaign Parks District, the Housing Authority of Champaign County, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, OSF Healthcare, and the Trauma and Resilience Initiative.

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Events

Virtual 4-H Café Conversation: School’s Out for the Summer – Share Strategies to Keep Kids Engaged!- Virtual 4-H Café Conversation

May 9, 2024

Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections

May 9, 2024

Fungus Among Us: An Insight to Fungi in Illinois Ecosystems

May 9, 2024

Extension Day at the Martens Center

May 11, 2024

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May 8, 2024

Booker T. Washington STEM Academy celebrates global delights with Illinois Extension
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Booker T. Washington STEM Academy buzzed with international excitement on April 26, 2024, as Illinois Extension hosted a vibrant Cultural Day celebration for elementary students.“Many of our families expressed a desire for their cultures to be represented in our cultural...

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May 6, 2024

Add a dash of herbs to spice up floral bouquets
URBANA, Ill. — Cultivating a cut flower garden filled with favorites can be a fun family project that can become budget-friendly gifts for everyone. Adding herbs to a garden and bouquets will create a unique, personal touch to designs. Fresh herbs look and smell amazing and will be long-...

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May 3, 2024

Level up safety first thinking during the spring planting season
URBANA, Ill. — Current spring weather conditions have a lot of tractors parked for now, but when the weather clears and fields dry, it will be a fast-paced season for planting 2024 statewide. Although another Midwest farming season may seem routine, the agriculture industry is highly...

May 2, 2024

Extension’s dedication to environment grows with new campus natural resources expert
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The wild spaces of Illinois are smaller than what they once were, but the forests and prairies that remain are vital for wildlife and the ecosystem services they provide. Across the state, University of Illinois Extension’s network of natural resource experts connects...

May 1, 2024

Champaign County Master Gardeners present annual Garden Walk
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Champaign County Master Gardeners are thrilled to announce their annual Garden Walk, a beloved community tradition...

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