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University of Illinois Extension helps the citizens of Coles County put knowledge to work. Thousands of Coles County residents take advantage of research-based educational programming every year to enable them to make practical decisions. No matter where you live, your age or occupation, U of I Extension has something for you. Programming in food and nutrition, agriculture, home horticulture, and leadership is offered on an annual basis. The Coles County 4-H youth development program reaches over 1,300 youth through 4-H community clubs and 4-H school enrichment programs. Our goal is simple -- to help the county citizens improve their quality of life by putting knowledge to work.
Coles County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & Seniors
Community & Economic DevelopmentHorticulture & EnvironmentMoney Management
Nutrition & HealthJust for KidsSchools Online

Quick Links
Coles County Extension Meetings

Coles County Extension Board
4/4/06

Coles County Extension Board
10/16/06

Coles County Extension Board
3/20/07

Extension Council Meeting
9/24/07

Extension Council Meeting
11/19/07

Coles County Extension Council
2/18/08

May 19 2008 Council Meeting
5/19/08

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News & Updates
Facts for Families
Read important facts for Coles County families.

Over the Coles
Discover agriculture of Coles County.

Extension Cord
Past articles from Extension staff and volunteers in Coles County.

Coles County Yard and Garden
Bring excitement to your yard and gardening.

News Releases

Extension in Action
Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
4-H Newsletter
News from the Coles County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

Coles County Week at 4-H Memorial Camp
July 6-10, 2008

Coles County 4- H Dog Workshop
July 8, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Champaign County)
July 11, 2008

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Photo Galleries
2008 Idea Garden
2008 Summer College for Kids- Insects
2008 Aerospace Judging
2008 GE Safety Fair
Gardening with Grandkids -- 2008
2008 Master Gardener Plant Sale
2008 Container Gardening

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Contact Us

Coles County Unit
707 Windsor Road, Suite A
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 217-345-7034
FAX: 217-348-7940
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