Registration is now open for the 2010 Will County Incubation & Embryology Program. A hands on program that teaches science and an appreciation of agriculture. This course is designed to provide elementary and high school teachers with knowledge on the chicken's egg, its importance to man, and its role in reproduction of the species.

State budget constraints have prompted University of Illinois Extension to explore ways to cut costs while continuing to provide high-impact programming.Click on "Learn more" to see the financial and organizational facts regarding Extension.

U of I Extension is seeking public input on its future. State budget constraints have prompted University of Illinois Extension to explore ways to cut costs and still provide high-impact programming, and Extension leaders are now seeking public input on their options. A series of public meetings are scheduled. In addition to these hearings, there will be two public teleconference opportunities that you can attend at the Extension office located at 100 Manhattan Rd. Joliet, IL 60433. Dates and time: Wednesday, February 24th, 5:30 to 7:00pm. Thursday, March 11th, 2:00 to 3:30pm.

It is time for Will County 4-Her's to sign up for the first Will County 4-H Contest of 2010--Public Presentations. Deadline to sign up is Friday, February 26.

Songbirds are usually a welcome sight in the garden, but there are other species of wildlife that can wear out their welcome, such as skunks, geese, raccoons, snakes and rabbits.