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McLean County Extension Program Areas

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

Quick Links to Local Programs
4-H Afterschool Program

4-H Afterschool Program
4-H Afterschool provides hands-on educational programming to youth, ages 8-18, in a safe, positive, structured learning environment.

4-H Recognition of Excellence

4-H Recognition of Excellence
The 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program recognizes youth for their participation and can build self-esteem.

4-H School Enrichment

4-H School Enrichment
The 4-H School Enrichment program brings the University to the youth of McLean County. Many free educational materials are available for your use ranging in topics from Embryology to Character Education to Social Skills and much more. Make the University of Illinois Extension part of your classroom today!

Barn Keepers

Barn Keepers
The mission of Barn Keepers is to gather and document information about BARNS in McLean County, and provide leadership to organize and encourage people who are interested in preserving barns and their history.

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program in McLean County promotes safe and healthy eating by providing nutrition education programs and materials for food stamp eligible county residents.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
If you enjoy gardening and want to share your gardening knowledge, the Master Gardener program may be for you. All you need is an interest in gardening, an open mind and a willingness to share your knowledge with others.

McLean County 4-H Fair

McLean County 4-H Fair
McLean County 4-H hosts one of the largest 4-H Shows in the nation with over 13,000 entries from 1,200 4-H members.

McLean County H.C.E.

McLean County H.C.E.
McLean County Association for Home & Community Education has been influential in increasing the quality of life in McLean County since its inception in 1918. HCE continues as an enduring catalyst for continuing education, for strengthening family units, and for community improvement.

MultiCultural Leadership Program

MultiCultural Leadership Program
This pilot program, launched in 2009 is a McLean County leadershiup program designed for emerging leaders from a variety of cultures here in the county. The programming, beginning in July will wrap up in April 2010 and the workshops are all available on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

PSEP-Pesticide Safety Education Training Programs

PSEP-Pesticide Safety Education Training Programs
If you are in need of becoming certified or recertified to apply pesticides on your farm or property training is available to you locally.

Scholarships Available Locally

Scholarships Available Locally
Scholarships available annually.

The Great 4-H Debate

The Great 4-H Debate
Learn more about this teen legislative conference for Illinois high school youth.

UNITY Community Center

UNITY Community Center
The UNITY Community Center is a multicultural after school learning center.

Contact Us

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