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Welcome to University of Illinois Extension. Your local Extension office in Williamson County brings you reliable research-based information in horticulture, agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, family life, consumer sciences, community and economic development and 4-H youth development. Our goal is simple... to help you put knowledge to work!
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Do you have questions about wildlife? Check out this website, "Living with Wildlife in Illinois."

Eat healthy without breaking your grocery budget. Check out the Wellness Ways newsletter. Click the link below to get this month's issue as well as past issues.

Coma sanamente sin pasarse de su presupuesto de alimentación. Lea nuestro boletín, Formas de Mantenerse Saludable (Wellness Ways). Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener el número del boletín de este mes, así como el número anterior.

Williamson County Extension Program Areas

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

4-H and YouthJust for KidsJust for TeachersSchools Online
Children, Families & SeniorsMoney ManagementNutrition & HealthCommunity & Economic Development
Agriculture & Natural ResourcesHorticulture & Environment

Williamson County Extension Meetings

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News & Updates
Garden Column
Gardening news from University of Illinois Extension.

Ag Quarterly
News for Southern Illinois farm families.
Green Thumb
Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Upcoming Events

Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Character Education
July 13, 2009

Youth Cooking School
Marion, Illinois (Williamson County)
July 13-17, 2009

WOW Adventures – Wild Over Work Fun Activities
July 16, 2009

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Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Williamson County Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
Welcome to the Real World
4-H Cooking 201 Workshop
Sixth Grade Anabolic Steroid Abuse Training
2008 4-H Christmas Community Services
Discover Chicago
2008 4-H Window Display Contest Winners!!
2008-2009 So IL Regional Leadership Convention

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Contact Us

Williamson County Unit
1306 N Atchison Ave, Ste A
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: 618-993-3304
FAX: 618-997-1542
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