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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.
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Your source for nutrition and health information...

H1N1 Flu Virus ( "Swine Flu" )

Decide how much turkey you will need before you shop. Buy one pound per person or 1 1/2 pounds per person if you have hearty eaters or want ample leftovers...

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 6:30-8:00pm at the Mental Health Board in Crystal Lake. Call the McHenry County Extension office for more information.

 

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

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Quick Links
McHenry County Extension Meetings

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Program Registrations

4-H Holiday Workshop
Register by December 4, 2009

Private Applicator Training & Testing
Register by December 9, 2009

4-H Poultry & Pigeon Clinic
Register by December 11, 2009

4-H Entomology Workshop
Register by January 13, 2010

Knitting Special Interest Group
Register by June 1, 2010

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

Upcoming Events

4-H Holiday Ornament Painting Workshop
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
November 21, 2009

Creative Quilters
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
November 23, 2009

4-H Horse Committee
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
November 24, 2009

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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.
Podcasts
Commodity Week

Commodity Week

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

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Spotlight on Natural Resources

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources
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
2007 Thanksgiving Parade
2009 Family Nutrition Program (WIC - Algonquin)
Horse Sense 101
2008 4-H International Night
2007 Banquet
2007 Auction Pictures
2007 Clothing Judging

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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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