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Join us for Illinois Extension Day at the Martens Center

Prepare to be inspired at this year’s annual Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk, a self-guided tour through the stunning private gardens of five Champaign County homeowners and two public gardens. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Champaign County Master Gardener-sponsored community projects, including gardens at the Champaign County Crisis Nursery, the Idea Garden, and Ying Ying’s Garden. Tickets are $10 and free for children ten and under.

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Strong Couples

Maintaining a strong relationship can be a challenge. This free online program will get you there.

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Extending Wellness Texting Program

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Lessons for Living

A free webinar series from University of Illinois Extension

Quarterly Companion: Around the Table

A helping hand for aging well! Quarterly Companion is a free newsletter you can sign up to receive every three months. Download, print, and share this free resource as outreach to support your community!

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Make Your Savings Grow

May 20, 2024

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Champaign

Illinois Climate Bank: Funding Opportunities Exploration

May 21, 2024

Rose Care

May 21, 2024

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Vermilion

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Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

May 22, 2024

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May 20, 2024

Recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers
URBANA, Ill. — Landscaping and gardening are great physical exercises, and studies show they are good for emotional well-being. But those working outside must remain aware of the dangers associated with heat stress on their bodies. “When I was working as a landscaper, we had to sod a...

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May 17, 2024

Spend summer days growing, supporting gardens with webinar series
URBANA, Ill. — Get ready to spend summer days outdoors gardening, exploring, and enjoying the growing season by adding in Four Seasons Gardening webinars beginning June 11. University of...

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May 14, 2024

Explore how starting at the soil can strengthen production at Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
URBANA, Ill. — Soil health and quality play a significant role in the nutritional value of pastures and cover crops, determining grazing strategies and sustainability. Attending the University of Illinois Extension Dudley Smith Farm Field Day this...

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May 13, 2024

Illinois Conservation Police dive into preventing spread of aquatic invasive species
DECATUR, Ill. — A group of 150 Illinois Conservation Police Officers gathered in Decatur for a hands-on workshop on aquatic invasive species during their annual meeting this spring. Developed by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquatic invasive species team in...

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May 10, 2024

Rainfall management outreach, engagement expands with grant from American Water
URBANA, Ill. — It can be frustrating when a spring storm washes away new plants or when a summer drought leaves a garden wilting. Whether it’s too much or too little, University of Illinois Extension provides resources and examples for how to manage rainfall and what homeowners and communities...

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