Urban ProgramsEn Español
Welcome to Our Website!
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.

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsMoney ManagementNutrition & Health
Schools OnlineJust for TeachersDisaster Resources

Reports
  • Annual Report 2006-07
    University of Illinois Extension - Monroe County 2006-07 Annual Report

View more reports >>

Quick Links
Monroe County Extension Meetings

December 3, 2007 Extension Council Meeting
12/3/07

February 4, 2008 Extension Council Meeting
2/4/08

View archived meetings >>

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

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

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

News Releases

Connecting with Kids
Resource for staying in touch with kids.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Monroe County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Monroe County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

Pond and Lake Management Workshop
May 15, 2008

Dietician Nutrition Update: Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Some Chronic Diseases
Waterloo, Illinois (Monroe County)
May 15, 2008

Registration Deadline for Southern Illinois 4-H Space & Aeronautics Camp
May 16, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Monroe County Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
GPS/GIS & Robotic Workshop
Contact Us

Monroe County Unit
901 Illinois Avenue
PO Box 117
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3434
FAX: 618-939-7708
Email Us

Main Navigation University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Agricultural Consumer & Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Extension