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Today's Features

Having a baby, especially your first, brings the excitement of wanting to learn everything you can about what to expect. Now, thanks to the Parenting 24/7 website from University of Illinois Extension, practical information and advice are just a click away at www.parenting247.org.

Spring is here and it is strawberry time! Learn all about growing and using this delicious small fruit in recipes on the University of Illinois Extension web site dedicated to everything strawberry!

The Master Gardeners of Will County are sponsoring a Garden Walk, July 18 & 19. To buy tickets on-line click here.

This year, soybean rust seems to be almost a non-issue for most growers. Is it truly a crop disease that we don't have to worry about?

A new website that allows home gardeners and professional horticulturists to gain information about plant pests, diseases, and performance in the USDA's hardiness zones 4, 5, and 6 has been launched by University of Illinois Extension.

May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults. This year's theme is "Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities," which speaks to the opportunities we have to create better care and reinforce healthier societies for all ages.

Will County Extension Program Areas

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Program Registrations

2008 Will County Master Gardener Walk
Register by July 1, 2008

Online Forms & Surveys

Ask the Master Gardener Fill In Form

Podcasts

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
News & Updates
Kenya Blog
Trip Blog for the Extension Kenya Study Tour
Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Weekly Outlook
Published each Monday and addresses current and prospective developments in crop and livestock markets.
Will County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Will County 4-H program.
Will County Neighborhood News
News for residents of Joliet, Illinois.
Upcoming Events

Morris Garden Club
Morris, Illinois (Grundy County)
May 20, 2008

Illinois Policy on Providing Mental Health Services, Teleconference
Morrison, Illinois (Whiteside County)
May 22, 2008

Dog Obedience Training
Morris, Illinois (Grundy County)
May 27, 2008

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Joliet, IL 60433
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