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Boone County 4-H

Boone County 4-H
A program for youth designed to provide an avenue through which they can learn new things, develop new skills, experience new situations, make new friends and have lots of fun.

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer
Check here for the latest information on the Emerald Ash Borer and Boone County

Family Nutrition Program

Family Nutrition Program
The University of Illinois Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP) promotes safe and healthy eating by providing nutrition education programs and materials for food stamp eligible residents of Boone and ninety other Illinois counties.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and provides training for adult volunteers who help to disseminate up-to-date, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners.

Our Help Desk is open every MTuWTh 9:00 am to noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Call or stop by the office for assistance on lawn and garden issues.

Contact Us

Boone County Unit
915 Alexandra Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-3710
FAX: 815-544-4606
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