University of Illinois Extension serving Clay, Effingham, Fayette and Jasper Counties

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University of Illinois Extension serving Clay, Effingham, Fayette and Jasper Counties

Main Office (Effingham County)
1209 Wenthe Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7773
FAX: 217-347-7775
Email:uie-cefj@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Clay County)
223 W Railroad St
Flora, IL 62839
Phone: 618-662-3124
FAX: 618-662-3191
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Branch Office (Fayette County)
118 N. Sixth Street
Vandalia, IL 62471
Phone: 618-283-2753
FAX: 618-283-4932
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Branch Office (Jasper County)
1401 Clayton
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: 618-783-2521
FAX: 618-783-2232
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Let's Talk about Insects
Join C.P. to learn the benefits of insects, their basic anatomy, and what makes an insect an insect. You can even create a new insect!
Shake, Rattle and Slide
Learn about the work of earthquakes, volcanoes and glaciers.
Out on a Limb
It's not easy to get along. Help Maria and her friends solve their problems peacefully.
Great Plant Escape
Join Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout as they uncover the mysteries of plant life.
Best of Friends: Kids and Dogs
This website helps children learn about dogs, the responsibility of caring for dogs and how to be safe around them.
Riding the Winds with Kalani: A Weather Adventure
This website is for K-2 students and teaches the concepts of temperature, clouds, precipitation and basic earth movements.
Great Corn Adventure
Zea Mays explains the importance of corn, how it grows, and its thousands of different uses.
Forever Friends
Introduces young people to the daily lives, cultural arts and philosophies of people from China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Trees Are Terrific
Travel with Pierre as you learn all about how trees are important to us!