Welcome to the University of Illinois Extension Macon County website! Extension is the University's outreach to our community. Extension provides practical research-based information to make a positive difference in people's lives. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Today's Features
University of Illinois Extension Macon County office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
Happy Thanksgiving
Home for the Holidays
It's almost Thanksgiving and turkey is always a favorite! The U of I Extension website Turkey for the Holidays is loaded with information about cooking techniques, selection, nutrition, food safety issues, how to use leftovers and tasty side dishes to serve. The site also provides links to turkey farms and several sites about the history and lore of Thanksgiving.
Check out the newly revised website for Local Community Resources.
The site provides a variety of resources on water quality, land use planning, government finance, meeting management, and other helpful resources.
Check out Macon County HCE's new website
For timely and honest discussions about money issues that matter.......
Visit the Plan Well, Retire Well Blog.
Thinking of joining University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program this year. Check out this link for information on on-line training.
Macon County Tip of the Week
Before the busy holiday season begins, take time to learn simple and cost effective ways to help keep your holiday budget intact.Make soothing bath salts, sample simple, but delectable holiday munchies that you can make on a budget, and walk away with helpful ideas to make your holidays bright!Please join us for a workshop on Simplifying the Holidays.The cost for the workshop is $10.00, and you can register by calling 217.877.6042.Choose from December 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm or December 10 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Questions? Contact Mindy Peterson, Program Coordinator, Community and Economic Development at
mmunro@uiuc.edu
Macon County Extension Program Areas
Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
Nibbles
Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Parenting Again
A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.
News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Contact Us
Macon County Unit
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042 FAX: 217-877-4564 Email Us Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday-Friday
Macon County Unit