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University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County provides resources and programming to the community. The four program areas are Agriculture and Natural Resources; Community and Economic Development; Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H and Youth Development.
We hope you find the information contained in our website helpful; if not, give us a call, we'd love to help you put knowledge to work!
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Join us at HOOPHOUSES & HIGHTUNNELS: A GUIDE TO SEASON EXTENSION on Wednesday, February 17 at the Winnebago Public Library. Kari Houle, Extension Educator, will present information on construction, budgeting, and marketing potential. Click below to register.
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Join us on Wednesday, February 24, at the Rockford Public Library-East Branch, for a COMMUNITY GARDEN PRESENTATION by Mike Maddox, Rock County UW-Extension Horticulture Educator, and Director of Education, Rotary Botanical Gardens. Cost is $10. Click below to register or for more information.
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You are invited to attend GARDENING FOR FOOD & FUN 2010, a day-long event on Saturday, March 6, that presents fresh horticultural ideas, insights and techniques. Click below for more information and to register; deadline is March 1.
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Gardening for Food & Fun 2010 brochure - click below to view and print
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U of I Extension presents ORGANIC WEED AND PEST CONTROL FOR VEGETABLES AND SMALL FRUITS WORKSHOP on Thursday, March 11. Learn information about basic organic weed and pest control for growing of vegetables and small fruits. Topics discussed are designed to be valuable to beginners as well as experienced producers. Click below to register.
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U of I Extension is assessing the COMMUNITY GARDENS in our county, and has created a survey to gather more information. Click below to take the quick online survey.
To learn more about COMMUNITY GARDENING, visit our program page at http:(coming soon) or call the Extension office at 815-986-4357.
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If you are interested in attending or participating in our Spring 2010 OPENFIELDS FARM TOUR, contact our Local Foods Coordinator, Andy Hazzard, for details.
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Interested in our MASTER NATURALIST training program? We are now taking applications for the Spring 2010 training session. Click below for more information and to apply online.
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It's been a Winter Wonderland this season causing many to wonder if de-icing products harm the plants in one's yard. Click below to read the U of I Extension News Release "SALT CAN INJURE LANDSCAPE PLANTS."
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Visit the U of I Extension H1N1 VIRUS website for national resources and links to keep your family and you healthy.
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The LOCAL FOODS DIRECTORY FOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS is available online... and check back soon for the 2010 Directory, which will include additional businesses, CSAs, and Farmers Markets that sell products grown, raised, and/or created locally by farmers and families. Click "learn more" below for the pdf file - simply open file, then print or save.
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Program Registrations
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Hoophouses and Hightunnels: A Guide to Season Extension
Register by February 17, 2010
COMMUNITY GARDEN presentation
Register by February 24, 2010
GARDENING FOR FOOD & FUN 2010
Register by March 1, 2010
PAYMENT FORM: Master Naturalist Training Program
Register by March 3, 2010
Winnebago County 4-H Bowling Registration
Register by March 6, 2010
Organic Weed and Pest Control for Vegetables and Small Fruits Workshop
Register by March 11, 2010
4-H Leader Training - Saturday, March 13, 2010
Register by March 13, 2010
Registration - Local Foods for Northern Illinois Directory
Register by December 31, 2010
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Winnebago County Unit