Keeping a 1100 foot garden up and going at the Rock Springs Nature Center is the task and enjoyment of the University of Illinois Macon County Master Gardener Program.  Over 20 volunteers will help to make the garden successful this year.  Take a look at the wonderful article written by Emily Steele of the Herald & Review. http://herald-review.com/news/local/homestead-heirloom-garden-harkens-to-pioneer-food-life/article_1823fd20-57ec-5e80-a080-e962807bdd7f.html   ... Read More

The Herald & Review gave a thumbs up to all of the hard work that the Macon County Master Gardener Program is doing at the Homestead Heirloom Garden at Rock Springs.  Kudos to them!  Check out the link below for the details. http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/thumbs-up-thumbs-down/article_680ae02a-0e82-585c-b069-241b01e17163.html       ... Read More

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is a community favorite for local gardeners.  Check out more about the plant sale by reading this great article written by Arlene Mannlein of the Herald & Review.  Click on the picture below to connect you to the article. ... Read More

WAND TV hosted a Healthy Living Segment with Caitlin Huth, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition Educator for Macon County. Learn a little bit about canning and her upcoming classes with this Healthy Living Segment.  ... Read More

  Macon County 4-H Tech Wizards were showcased on WCIA last night!  Check out this great story about giving their chicks a new home by clicking on the picture to the left. ... Read More

Macon County 4-H had an opportunity to show-off their archery program and their new collaboration with Archer's Alley this week in the Herald & Review.  Check out the great story written by Ryan Voyles. http://herald-review.com/news/local/recreation/h-archery-interest-booming/article_f289cb9c-2498-59c9-a5e4-572fda093b07.html ... Read More

Do you want to see an actual Macon County 4-H Tech Wizard walk on eggs?  Check it out for yourself by going to: ... Read More

Yes, you really can walk on eggs!  Just ask the students from Garfield Montessori school who are taking part in the Tech Wizards program being offered by University of Illiois Extension. From trying to crush eggs wih their hands to taking those tricky steps over cartons of eggs, students were up to the challenge.  Take a look at the article that ... Read More

Take an opportunity to look at this recent press release, Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days Impact Communities Beyond Show Days, showcased by Farm Progress Events that showcases the Macon County 4-H & Extension Foundation's Food Tent success at th 2013 Farm Progress Show. ... Read More

Who took the strawberries?  That is the exact question Decatur school students are asking themselves as they investigate the "Case of the Missing Strawberries."  The youth participating in the program are collecting evidence, looking at crime scene photos, and are looking at DNA evidence to determine the culprit.  Take a look at what these youth are finding out about STEM ... Read More