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4-H'ers Supporting Our Troops

Families of Junior High students can begin to plan NOW for college. Learn how in this workshop.

Thinking about planting a tree this spring?

Making the Global Connection Through 4-H

Where Your Food Comes From - a NEW Web Based Teaching Resource

Is there a problem with your yard or garden? Are pests and weeds concerning you? If you have questions, we have answers! University of Illinois Master Gardeners are available to help.

A "Homegrown" Columnist
Catch the monthly, bimonthly and weekly horticulture columns written by McLean County Master Gardener, Linda Smith. Click on the Horticulture and Environment photo below. Then scroll down the Hort web page until you find the link called "HOMEGROWN" HORTICULTURE COLUMNS.

Questions? Contact Linda Smith, Secretary at lssmith3@uiuc.edu

McLean County Extension Program Areas

Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Community CompactConsumer EducationHorticulture & EnvironmentNutrition & Health

Reports

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Program Registrations

4-H Volunteer Orientation & Screening, May 15, 2008
Register by May 14, 2008

Early Planning for College - A seminar.
Register by May 21, 2008

Four Seasons Gardening Telenets - Summer Series
Register by July 24, 2008

Ice Cream Sundae Booth Club Workers
Register by July 26, 2008

Online Forms & Surveys

Plant Clinic Inquiry

News & Updates
Welcome to Our Kitchen
Click on the above, Welcome to Our Kitchen, to learn the latest in nutrition and food safety. The column by Robin Bagwell is published in the LIFE section of the Pantagraph Newspaper every other Wednesday!

FAQ's... Food & Nutrition Blog
Frequently Asked Questions in Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Storage and Food Safety
FAQ's... Food & Nutrition...#2 Blog
4-H News Blog
New information about 4-H events!

News Releases

Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
4-H Volunteer Update
Click here for the 4-H News in McLean County!
McLean County Extension News
The latest news from McLean County Extension
Upcoming Events

Early Planning for College - A seminar for families of Junior High Students
Normal, Illinois (McLean County)
May 13, 2008

4-H Volunteer Orientation and Screening
Bloomington, Illinois (McLean County)
May 15, 2008

4-H Day with the Cardinals
May 17, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us

McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
Email Us

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