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University of Illinois Extension is an off-campus branch of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Extension provides Illinois counties with the latest research-based information from the University. The backbone of McHenry County Extension are the participants and volunteers who partake in programs offered through our office taught by local and regional Extension educators.
Today's Features

The Secret Agent Worms provide all of the tools to make learning about soil erosion loads of fun.

Aprenda acerca de las pestes mas comunes de la casa y del jardín en el Directorio de Insectos.

With the increased interest in vegetable gardening, this site offers new gardeners the essential information for planning, planting, maintaining, harvesting and storing vegetables.

It's a struggle right now, getting through the Tough Times is the best we can do...

Extension Tip of the Week

Relatives Raising Grandchildren Tip of the Week

If you are a grandparent or other relative raising grandchildren you will receive advice and support at our monthly meetings.

We meet the third Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 at the Mental Health Board in Crystal Lake. Call the McHenry County Extension office for more info.

Questions? Contact Norma Henson, Family Life Program Coordinator: Relatives/Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at nhens1@uiuc.edu

McHenry County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
En EspañolHorticulture & EnvironmentMoney ManagementNutrition & Health

Reports

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Quick Links
McHenry County Extension Meetings

McHenry County Extension Council Meeting
6/16/09

Extension Council Meeting
9/15/09

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Program Registrations

Don't Let Joint Pain Slow You Down
Register by July 14, 2009

Register to Use a School Enrichment Project Kit!
Register by December 31, 2015

Podcasts

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
News & Updates
The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.

News Releases

Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Nibbles
Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
McHenry County 4-H Newsletter
News from the McHenry County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

4-H Cake Decorating
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
July 8, 2009

4-H Dog Fun Match
July 11, 2009

Saturdays in the Garden
July 11, 2009

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Photo Galleries
Horse Sense 101
2008 4-H International Night
2007 Banquet
2007 Auction Pictures
2007 Clothing Judging
2007 4-H International Night

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Video Features
About the Master Gardener Program
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Gardening with Children
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Contact Us

McHenry County Unit
1102 McConnell Road
Box 1430
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-3737
FAX: 815-338-4755
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