University of Illinois Extension

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University of Illinois Extension in Kane County provides unbiased, research-based knowledge from the university to local communities through programs in Youth Development, Horticulture, Nutrition & Wellness, Family Living, Consumer Science and the Family Nutrition Program.

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Female inmate garden grows self-esteem.

Start Composting Now! Earthmachine Compost bins for sale at the Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Pick-up hours are 8am to 4:30pm. $50 Limited Supply! Thanks to Kane County Dept. of Environmental Management for their support in recycling landscape waste.

Kane County Extension Program Areas

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Kane County Extension Meetings
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Program Registrations

Introduction to Prairies
Register by October 21, 2008

The Couple: The Strongest Link
Register by October 22, 2008

News & Updates
News Releases
Rx for Tired Flower Beds--Cabbage and Kale A Peak over the Fence Sowing Grass Seed Japanese Beetles on Landscape Plants in Northern Illinois Tips for Water Conservation
Extension in Action Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.

Upcoming Events

Farmland Leasing Class
September 16 - October 28, 2008

Southern Illinois Leadership Convention
Makanda, Illinois (Jackson County)
October 11-13, 2008

Extension Annual Conference
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
October 14-15, 2008

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Extension Council

Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Kane County Extension Council.

Kane County Unit
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166
FAX: 630-584-4610
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