University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties

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Serve it Safely Seminar in Decatur
Register by June 13, 2013
Project Runway
Register by July 1, 2013
Summer Programs in Macon County
Register by July 10, 2013
Summer Programs in DeWitt County
Register by July 12, 2013
Summer Programs in Piatt County
Register by July 23, 2013

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Breakfast Wake UP!
June 3-30, 2013
Clinton (DeWitt County)
Kitchen Basics
June 4, 2013
Monticello (Piatt County)
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University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties

Main Office (Macon County)
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042
FAX: 217-877-4564
Email:uie-dmp@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (DeWitt County)
8425 Katie Road
Clinton, IL 61727
Phone: 217-935-5764
FAX: 217-935-8932
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Piatt County)
210 South Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: 217-762-2191
FAX: 217-762-2703
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

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DeWitt County Summer Programs

Check out the great summer programs that we have for you to enjoy!

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Project 4-H Runway

Have you always dreamed of learning how to create fashions just like they do on television? If so, this is your chance to work with Project 4-H Runway!
Piatt County Summer Programs

Check out these great summer programs for youth in Piatt County!

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2013 Garden Walk

Join us for the 2013 Garden Walk on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 3:00-7:00pm. For ticket information, please contact the Macon County Extension office at 217.877.6042.
2013 Summer Programs in Macon County

Check out the great summer programs that we have for you to enjoy! Click here to register https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=8248

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Welcome!

Doug Harlan
County Director

Thank you for visiting our website. University of Illinois Extension's DeWitt-Macon-Piatt Unit is the link between the University of Illinois and our friends and neighbors in all three counties. The DeWitt-Macon-Piatt Extension Unit offers practical, research-based education to improve lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us in DeWitt County at 217-935-5764, in Macon County at 217-877-6042, and in Piatt County at 217-762-2191 with questions or to learn more about our educational or leadership opportunities. We also encourage you to add our site to your favorites list.

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Master Gardener Upcoming Events

Enjoy these upcoming summer events hosted by the Macon County Master Gardeners.

Macon County Master Gardener Annual Garden Walk - Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Tour seven beautiful gardens. For tickets please contact the Macon County Extension Office at 217.877.6042.

Questions? Contact Karina Moore, Program Coordinator, Master Gardeners at kmoor02s@illinois.edu