University of Illinois Extension, Monroe County volunteers and staff diligently plan and conduct high quality educational programming for the people in Monroe County. Volunteer and staff leadership to the 4-H Youth Development program is a priority in order to involve youth in positive life skill enrichment, leadership and achievement. The home horticulture programming is very popular due to the increased housing growth in this area.
Today's Features
Extension Funding Crisis - - - - - - - Immediate and drastic impact on all county Extension Offices. See News Release to the right for more. Click below to contact Monroe County Representative, Senator, and Governor.
What does Monroe County Extension do?
If you're looking for a way to put some sizzle in your summer, check out Southern Illinois 4-H Camp!
Registration is now underway for 4-H Youth Camp, June 8-11, and for 4-H Jr. High Camp, June 29-July 1.
Click below for details.
Purchase the Country Clover CD - Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni!
4-H SPACE & AERONAUTICS CAMP June 5-6, 2008
4-H membership is not required to attend. This trip is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and is for current 7th and 8th graders in Southern Illinois.
Four Seasons Gardening Series - Summer 2008 featuring Roses, Late Summer and Fall Blooming Perennials, Summer and Fall Blooming Trees and Shrubs
Spring Lawn Care Guide
Youth Cooking School
Four Seasons Gardening Series - Spring 2008 featuring Orchids 101, Containers with Pizzazz, and A Palette of Annuals: From A to Z
Severe Weather Preparedness
Exhibitors of all livestock species, including equine, will be required to have a "Premises Registration Number" for exhibition at all 2008 State & County Fairs, as well as all 4-H & FFA Shows.
Monroe County Extension Program Areas
Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
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