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Whew- it's been a busy fall at the Cass-Schuyler Unit! Halloween Mazes, nature craft workshops, lasagna gardening and more. And the fun isn't done yet! With the upcoming holidays we have websites galore to check out (Turkey for the Holidays, Poinsettia Pages and Pumpkins and More, just to name a few) and don't forget the Holiday Workshop for kids, making Gingerbread Houses or the Candy Making Program. It's a busy time of year, we hope the Cass-Schuyler Extension Unit can help make your Holidays more enjoyable!
Horticulture Corner

Check out the October/November 09 Horticulture newsletter at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20003.pdf

Dec. 3 - Lunch & Learn - Decorating for the Holidays with Greenery http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20494.pdf

2010 Master Gardener Training beginning Jan. 14 ~ March 25 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20493.pdf

Emerald Ash Borer fact sheet http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/regions/hort/fs/pest/EAB_2009.pdf

Questions? Contact Joan Sullivan, Horticulture Coordinator at jsullivn@uiuc.edu

Cass-Schuyler 4-H Info

Cass Co. 4-H Newsletter - Nov./Dec. 09 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20348.pdf

Schuyler Co. 4-H Newsletter - Nov./Dec. 09 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20496.pdf

2009-2010 Cass/Schuyler 4-H Enrollment and Project Forms http://extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/4hyouth1389.html

Questions? Contact Jodie Tate, County Extension Director at jotate@uiuc.edu

Food & Nutrition

Dec. 4 OR Dec. 5 Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen - Make it take it http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/20347.pdf

Questions? Contact Janet L Detrick, Family Nutrition Program Assistant at detrick@uiuc.edu

Cass-Schuyler Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management & Consumer Economics
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Cass-Schuyler Unit Extension Council.
Upcoming Events

Holiday Candy Making Workshop
Virginia, Illinois (Cass County)
December 1, 2009

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

News & Updates
Weekly Ag Update
Fall Gardening

Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Podcasts
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Illini Farm Report

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Photo Galleries
2009-2010 Youth Leadership Academy
Gingerbread Workshop and Christmas Parade
4-H GIS Project
Conservation Days 2008
4-H Day with the Cardinals
Soap Box Derby Race
Babysitting Clinic

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Contact Us

Cass-Schuyler Unit
Cass County Office
651 S Job
Virginia, IL 62691
Phone: 217-452-3211
FAX: 217-452-7260
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Schuyler County Office
710 Maple Avenue
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: 217-322-3381
FAX: 217-322-3382
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Schuyler County Satellite Office
114 N Congress, Suite C
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: 217-322-3003
FAX: 217-222-5512
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