Kid-friendly recipes Eat.Move.Save is a great website from Illinois Extension that features a variety of recipes and tips for budget-friendly, easy to follow recipes. Here are some fun ones to try with kids: Fruit Kabobs Build kabob by alternating pieces of fruit and cheese cubes onto skewer until full. If a smaller kabob is desired, use toothpicks. Serve chilled. Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup 1% or nonfat milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh or unsweetened frozen blueberries Mix oats, milk, yogurt, honey and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Split mixture between two bowls or cups with lids. Add ½ cup blueberries to each bowl. (If using fresh blueberries, rinse first). Mix gently. Cover with lids. Refrigerate at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy for breakfast in the morning! Get recipes at eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu Be more willing to try new foods Increase self-confidence by feeling like they are contributing to the family Learn culture and family traditions Spend quality time with their parents or loved ones Become exposed to a variety of healthy foods Learn how to use all five of their senses Teach hand washing skills: wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water. Educate children on why it is important to separate raw and cooked foods, in order to avoid spreading germs from raw to cooked food, known as cross- contamination. Use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot pans and dishes. Never leave the stove unattended while cooking. Cook food to the correct temperature before eating to prevent anyone from getting sick. Use a food thermometer and show them when the food has reached a safe temperature. Have children help clean up the dishes and wipe the counters to learn how to clean and sanitize correctly. Cooking with children is a great way to encourage trying new foods. They may learn to eat a variety of foods, which leads to a long-lasting healthy lifestyle. They also learn to develop important life skills at a young age, which will help them become independent later in life. BY INVOLVING KIDS IN PLANNING AND PREPARING MEALS, THEY MAY: KITCHEN SAFETY Including children in the kitchen at a young age is a good way to teach proper hygiene and food safety. Get this tip sheet at go.illinois.edu/cookingwithkids EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 01 We hope you enjoy your copy of this free monthly resource which highlights upcoming programs and topics for better living. To stay up to date on all of our programs, visit our web page: extension.illinois.edu/hmrs and follow us on Facebook @ uiextensionhmrs EXTENSION CONNECTIONS JULY 2021 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Rock Island County 321 W 2nd Ave. Milan, IL (309) 756-9978 Henry/Stark Counties 358 Front St. Galva, IL (309) 932-3447 Mercer County 910 13th St. Viola, IL 309-513-3100 Mon thru Fri. 8 am-4 pm (closed 12 - 12:30 pm) Mon, Wed. Fri, 8 am-4 pm (closed 12 - 12:30 pm) Tue, Wed, Thurs, 8 am-4 pm (closed 12 - 12:30 pm) COOKING WITH CHILDREN
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Kid-friendly recipes EatMoveSave is a great website from IllinoisExtension that features a variety of recipes andtips for budget-friendly easy to follow recipesHere are some fun ones to try with kids
Fruit KabobsBuild kabob by alternating pieces of fruit and cheese cubes onto skewer until full
If a smaller kabob is desired use toothpicksServe chilled
Blueberry Vanilla Overnight OatsIngredients1 cup old fashioned oats1 cup 1 or nonfat milk12 cup vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh or unsweetened frozen blueberries
Mix oats milk yogurt honey and vanilla extract in amedium bowl Split mixture between two bowls or cupswith lids Add frac12 cup blueberries to each bowl (If usingfresh blueberries rinse first) Mix gently Cover withlids Refrigerate at least 6 to 8 hours or overnightEnjoy for breakfast in the morning
Get recipes at eat-move-saveextensionillinoisedu
Be more willing to try new foodsIncrease self-confidence by feeling like they arecontributing to the family Learn culture and family traditionsSpend quality time with their parents or loved ones Become exposed to a variety of healthy foods Learn how to use all five of their senses
Teach hand washing skills wash for at least 20seconds with soap and warm waterEducate children on why it is important to separateraw and cooked foods in order to avoid spreadinggerms from raw to cooked food known as cross-contamination Use oven mitts or potholders when handling hotpans and dishes Never leave the stove unattendedwhile cooking Cook food to the correct temperature before eatingto prevent anyone from getting sickUse a food thermometer and show them when thefood has reached a safe temperature Have children help clean up the dishes and wipe thecounters to learn how to clean and sanitize correctly
Cooking with children is a great way to encourage tryingnew foods They may learn to eat a variety of foodswhich leads to a long-lasting healthy lifestyle They alsolearn to develop important life skills at a young agewhich will help them become independent later in life
BY INVOLVING KIDS IN PLANNING AND PREPARINGMEALS THEY MAY
KITCHEN SAFETY Including children in the kitchen at a young age is agood way to teach proper hygiene and food safety
Get this tip sheet at goillinoiseducookingwithkids
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 01
We hope you enjoy your copy of this free monthly resource which highlights upcoming programs and topics forbetter living To stay up to date on all of our programs visit our web page extensionillinoiseduhmrs and follow uson Facebook uiextensionhmrs
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS JULY 2021
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment
Rock Island County321 W 2nd Ave Milan IL
(309) 756-9978
HenryStark Counties358 Front St Galva IL
(309) 932-3447
Mercer County910 13th St Viola IL
309-513-3100
M on thru Fri 8 am- 4 pm (c losed 12 - 12 30 pm)
M on W ed Fri 8 am- 4 pm (c losed 12 - 12 30 pm)
T ue W ed T hurs 8 am- 4 pm (c losed 12 - 12 30 pm)
COOKING WITH CHILDREN
5 tips for screen-free family fun on the roadKarla Belzer IL Extension Educator Family Life
Summer is in full swing and many families are packing up andhitting the road As the miles go by the inevitable road tripquestion is bound to emerge ldquoAre we there yetrdquo Imaginativeengaging road trip games and activities can help your familypass time and endless miles in the car as well as provide a greattime to bond converse and have fun Use these ideas for hoursof fun engagement and boredom busting on your journey
Games Galore Beyond traditional travel games and card games thinkoutside the (game) box when planning games for the roadMagnetic games like checkers and board games are great to havein your game stash Trivia card games help keep brains activeGo-to road trip games like 20 questions the License Plate Gameand I Spy come in handy with little to no planning
Write AwayCreate your own travel journal or purchase an inexpensivenotebook prior to your trip and write about your experiencesKids can describe what they see along the way and collect andglue small trinkets stickers postcards from stops along theway Younger children can draw pictures about the landscapeinteresting sites or landmarks or locations they pass As abonus the travel journal can be a keepsake after the trip
Map It OutPurchase stickers and a map or atlas of the area you will be traveling Children can use the stickers highlightersmarkers and pens to mark the route and indicate landmarks while yoursquore on your journey
Story Time Stocking up on reading material for your trip is a great way for kids and adults to pass the time Before the trip stop by your local library to borrow road trip reads for all ages The library might even
have books on road trip games
With a little planning creativity and preparation these ideas cankeep all in the car entertained and engagedHappy road trip travels
Cue the Questions
Curiosity Questions A great way to get to knowmore about each other is to ask ldquocuriosityrdquoquestions Once the question is asked each familymember should share their answer Some ideas
What makes you happyWhat is your favorite sport to playWhat are your three favorite vegetablesWhere is one place you would love togovisitWhatrsquos one thing you COULDNrsquoT livewithout Whatrsquos one thing you COULD livewithoutIf the people in our family were animalswhich animals would they be WhyIf you could change your name what wouldyou change it to WhyWhat is your favorite season WhyIf you were the parent in our family whatrules would you make WhyTell me one new thing yoursquove learned thisweekon this trip
Encourage curiosity questions to make the trip interesting Try these ideas
Would You Rather Each family member takes aturn thinking of a ldquoWould you ratherrdquo questionthat each person in the car must answer ExampleldquoWould you rather have pizza or spaghettirdquo orldquoWould you rather go to the ocean or themountainsrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos not something we see every dayrdquo Eachfamily member takes turns spotting and pointingout something that is unusual or out-of-the-ordinary during a set time interval Signsbusinesses landscapes and natural elements canall be used for this activity
ldquoI wonder where that car is goingrdquo A familymember chooses an interesting vehicle and makesup story about where it is going A big rig operatorhauling a truckload of cookies a grandma goingto a quilting convention a family going on acamping trip ndash options are endless for thiscreative activity To add an educational twistusing the state on the carrsquos license platedetermine if the car is going toward or away fromthe state
ldquoLetrsquos Search Itrdquo Using your smart phone searchinteresting town names historical markers orother items that catch your familyrsquos attention Analternative to this game is to play ldquoIrsquove AlwaysWonderedhelliprdquo In this activity a family memberstates something theyrsquove always wondered aboutlike ldquowhat clouds are made ofrdquo Family memberscan then share their thoughts on the questionsposed and check accuracy with an Internet search
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 02
How Does Biological Sex Manifest in the BrainJuly 14 | Noon A persons biological sex plays into many parts of their livesidentity behavior expectations of others physical health Ourbiological sex affects brain health and function throughout ourlives Still misconceptions exist Wersquoll sort fact from fictionwhen it comes to biological sex and brain developmentPresenter Coltan Parker Neuroscience Program
Healthy Arteries Healthy Brain UnderstandingCerebrovascular Health July 21 | Noon The brain is enveloped by a vast network of blood vessels thatsupply the energy for us to breathe move feel and think As weage these vessels are susceptible to changes which may impactour brain and cognition Learn how to keep your brain healthythroughout the aging process by understanding how blood issupplied to the brain and why thatrsquos important to its functionPresenter Grace Clements Psychology Department (CognitiveNeuroscience)
No Sugarcoating It The Ins and Outs of DiabetesJuly 28 | Noon Is diabetes preventable Learn how diabetes affects our bodyas well as dietary and other lifestyle modifications for diabetesprevention and management Presenter Ru Liu Division ofNutritional Sciences
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 03
SIGN-UP FOR THE WELLNESS TIPS AT YOURFINGERTIPS TEXT PROGRAM
Once signed up you will get a text message each week on a variety of topics geared towardshealthy finances healthy livinghealthy aging and healthy eating
If you are interested click to sign up goillinoiseduwellnesstips
bull Standard text message rates applybull You can opt-out of messages at anytimebull You will get minimally one message each week and no more than 2weekbull Your number will not be shared with anyone and we wonrsquot use it for any other purposes
bull Questions Contact Kristin Bogdonas kmbogdoillinoisedu
Summer Self-Care Series Make Changes That Matter
Gain insights into complex health issues as health science experts fromUniversity of Illinois deliver forward-thinking holistic solutions foraddressing todays health challenges in a series co-hosted by University ofIllinois Extension and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute Allwebinars in this series are free All courses are eligible for CEUs and CPDUs
Register for any of them at goillinoisedusummerselfcare
Preserve like a ProJuly 21 | Noon
Are you planning on preservingyour gardenrsquos bounty Thissession will cover the pros andcons of canning freezingdrying and fermenting yourfavorite foods Yoursquoll walk awaywith a better understanding ofwhich food preservation methodto use and where to findreputable resources
Presenter Kristin Bogdonas IL Extension nutrition and wellnesseducator
Registergoillinoisedupreservelikepro
Giving birth to a child is both exciting and scary and you want to make the best decisionsabout your childrsquos well-being The advice given by family friends and the media can beoverwhelming and confusing How do you know what when and how to feed your babyWhen is the best time to start feeding your baby solid foods How do you know when yourbaby is hungry or full This University of Illinois Extension website provides expertinformation to put you at ease when feeding your baby
feedingmybabyextensionillinoisedu
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 04
Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life bycreating theme gardens Join Illinois Extension HorticultureEducator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips forcreating a special place for your young hands-on learner togrow explore and be creative Whether itrsquos at a schoolcommunity garden or your backyard theme gardens useplants and design elements inspired by a specific topic suchas favorite books colors foods animals or even places tovisit The possibilities are endless
Register at goillinoisedufourseasons
Check out these events and online workshops
Themed Gardens for Kids | Four SeasonsGardening | July 21 | 130 pm
Bio-Blitz | Fri amp Sat July 9 amp 10 | 2 pm - 2 pmIlliniwek Forest Preserve Hampton IL
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period of intense biologicalsampling in an attempt to document all living things in aspecified area Join scientists and naturalists from aroundthe region as they survey mammals birds reptilesamphibians fish plants insects and much more duringthis 2 day event Check out the booths at base camp onSaturday from 1000 am- 200 pm Several groupsincluding Nahant Marsh Niabi Zoo US Fish and WildlifeService Guardians of the Prairie and Forest and morewill have interactive booths for all ages to enjoy Getdetails goillinoisedubioblitz
LIVE with the HorticulturistsGardening Maintenance amp Watering Thurs July 15 | Noon on FacebookwwwfacebookcomUIextension
All of your planning and hard work is paying off and yourgarden is blooming and producing like a boss But the worknever stops does it
Mid-summer gardening means ongoing maintenance andproper watering is on the docket But how much watering isenough How do I use drip tapes or soaker hoses And whatkind of garden clean-up is appropriate to ensure a healthygarden late in the season
Join us on our next LIVE with the Horticulturists as we will bejoined by guest Horticulture Educator Jennifer Fishburn todiscuss these topics and answer your gardening questions
Mental Health First Aid For AgricultureCommunities Webinar | July 28 8 am ndash 330 pm We see them every day Americas farm families dealingwith uncertainties of weather cost of inputs growingseason risks and long hours Illinois Extension can providethe tools to identify mental health issues andcommunication skills to support and save lives in theagricultural community As part of this webinar youllcomplete a 2-hour self-paced online course before joiningthe July 28 live video conference The conference will coverMental illness symptoms Substance use signs andaddiction Crisis interaction Trauma Self careIL Extension educators will lead the trainings Ag producersagribusiness personnel stakeholders and others who wantto support the agricultural community should register byJuly 14 at goillinoisedumentalhealth2021
Monday July 12General Projects Conference Judging(assigned times)
Tuesday July 13Poultry Show Swine Barn 830 amRabbit Show Show Ring 1000 am Sheep Show Sheep Barn 4 pm
Wednesday July 14Dog Obedience amp Showmanship 8 am Pavilion east of Secretaryrsquos office
Beef Show Show Ring 9 am
Thursday July 15Goat Show Goat Barn 9 am Swine Show Swine Barn 9 am Jr and Sr Master Showmanship Contest 4 pm
Friday July 16Dairy Show 9 am Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction 6 pm
Other 4-H Exhibit OpportunitiesSunday July 18Horse Show 9 am 4K Arena 2492 75th Ave Viola IL
Mercer County 4-H4-H Shows July 12 - 18Mercer Co Fair Aledo IL
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 05
Saturday July 17General Projects Judging ndash 830 am to noonGeneral Projects Public Viewing - 1230 to 130 pmDog Obedience Show - 4 pm
Monday July 19Dog Fun Show ndash 530 pm in Beef Show Ring
Tuesday July 20 Dairy Show - 10 am Horse Fun Show - 1 pm Poultry Show - 2 pm
Wednesday July 21Horse amp Pony Show - 9 amMaster Showmanship Contest - 1230 pmSheep Show - 3 pm
Thursday July 22Swine Show - 8 amBucket CalfBreeding BeefSteer Show - 9 amHorse amp Pony Show - 9 am
Friday July 23Goat Show 10 amRabbit Show - 2 pmLivestock Auction for 4-H members - 6 pm
Rock Island County 4-H 4-H Shows July 17 - 23 Rock Island Co Fair East Moline IL
Stark County 4-H Shows July 23 - 26 Wyoming ILFriday July 23Jr Fair Swine 9 am4-H Swine after Jr FairRabbits and Poultry 1 pm
Saturday July 244-H Non-Livestock Judging 9 amJr Fair Non-Livestock Judging 11 amGoats amp Sheep Show 1 pm
Sunday July 25Bucket Calf Classes 10 am Beef Breading Classes Beef Steer Classes Ideal BeefBarnyard Olympics 5 pm
Monday July 26 Horse Show 9 amNon-Livestock Awards Program and State Fair Announcements 630 pmQueens Pie and Stark County Sale of Champions for Stark County 4-H Members 7 pm
For 4-H members the county fair is an exciting time where they get to put their 4-H ldquolearn by doingrdquo motto intoaction During the fair 4-H members are given opportunities to showcase different projects theyve created orthe animals they have been raising These activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to developcommunication decision making and organizational skills and enhance their confidence and self esteem When you attend your county fair this year stop by one of the 4-H Shows to see the members in actionshowcasing what theyve learned Here are the schedules for July fairs
4-H SHOWS AT THE FAIR ARE A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 06
5 tips for screen-free family fun on the roadKarla Belzer IL Extension Educator Family Life
Summer is in full swing and many families are packing up andhitting the road As the miles go by the inevitable road tripquestion is bound to emerge ldquoAre we there yetrdquo Imaginativeengaging road trip games and activities can help your familypass time and endless miles in the car as well as provide a greattime to bond converse and have fun Use these ideas for hoursof fun engagement and boredom busting on your journey
Games Galore Beyond traditional travel games and card games thinkoutside the (game) box when planning games for the roadMagnetic games like checkers and board games are great to havein your game stash Trivia card games help keep brains activeGo-to road trip games like 20 questions the License Plate Gameand I Spy come in handy with little to no planning
Write AwayCreate your own travel journal or purchase an inexpensivenotebook prior to your trip and write about your experiencesKids can describe what they see along the way and collect andglue small trinkets stickers postcards from stops along theway Younger children can draw pictures about the landscapeinteresting sites or landmarks or locations they pass As abonus the travel journal can be a keepsake after the trip
Map It OutPurchase stickers and a map or atlas of the area you will be traveling Children can use the stickers highlightersmarkers and pens to mark the route and indicate landmarks while yoursquore on your journey
Story Time Stocking up on reading material for your trip is a great way for kids and adults to pass the time Before the trip stop by your local library to borrow road trip reads for all ages The library might even
have books on road trip games
With a little planning creativity and preparation these ideas cankeep all in the car entertained and engagedHappy road trip travels
Cue the Questions
Curiosity Questions A great way to get to knowmore about each other is to ask ldquocuriosityrdquoquestions Once the question is asked each familymember should share their answer Some ideas
What makes you happyWhat is your favorite sport to playWhat are your three favorite vegetablesWhere is one place you would love togovisitWhatrsquos one thing you COULDNrsquoT livewithout Whatrsquos one thing you COULD livewithoutIf the people in our family were animalswhich animals would they be WhyIf you could change your name what wouldyou change it to WhyWhat is your favorite season WhyIf you were the parent in our family whatrules would you make WhyTell me one new thing yoursquove learned thisweekon this trip
Encourage curiosity questions to make the trip interesting Try these ideas
Would You Rather Each family member takes aturn thinking of a ldquoWould you ratherrdquo questionthat each person in the car must answer ExampleldquoWould you rather have pizza or spaghettirdquo orldquoWould you rather go to the ocean or themountainsrdquo
ldquoThatrsquos not something we see every dayrdquo Eachfamily member takes turns spotting and pointingout something that is unusual or out-of-the-ordinary during a set time interval Signsbusinesses landscapes and natural elements canall be used for this activity
ldquoI wonder where that car is goingrdquo A familymember chooses an interesting vehicle and makesup story about where it is going A big rig operatorhauling a truckload of cookies a grandma goingto a quilting convention a family going on acamping trip ndash options are endless for thiscreative activity To add an educational twistusing the state on the carrsquos license platedetermine if the car is going toward or away fromthe state
ldquoLetrsquos Search Itrdquo Using your smart phone searchinteresting town names historical markers orother items that catch your familyrsquos attention Analternative to this game is to play ldquoIrsquove AlwaysWonderedhelliprdquo In this activity a family memberstates something theyrsquove always wondered aboutlike ldquowhat clouds are made ofrdquo Family memberscan then share their thoughts on the questionsposed and check accuracy with an Internet search
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 02
How Does Biological Sex Manifest in the BrainJuly 14 | Noon A persons biological sex plays into many parts of their livesidentity behavior expectations of others physical health Ourbiological sex affects brain health and function throughout ourlives Still misconceptions exist Wersquoll sort fact from fictionwhen it comes to biological sex and brain developmentPresenter Coltan Parker Neuroscience Program
Healthy Arteries Healthy Brain UnderstandingCerebrovascular Health July 21 | Noon The brain is enveloped by a vast network of blood vessels thatsupply the energy for us to breathe move feel and think As weage these vessels are susceptible to changes which may impactour brain and cognition Learn how to keep your brain healthythroughout the aging process by understanding how blood issupplied to the brain and why thatrsquos important to its functionPresenter Grace Clements Psychology Department (CognitiveNeuroscience)
No Sugarcoating It The Ins and Outs of DiabetesJuly 28 | Noon Is diabetes preventable Learn how diabetes affects our bodyas well as dietary and other lifestyle modifications for diabetesprevention and management Presenter Ru Liu Division ofNutritional Sciences
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 03
SIGN-UP FOR THE WELLNESS TIPS AT YOURFINGERTIPS TEXT PROGRAM
Once signed up you will get a text message each week on a variety of topics geared towardshealthy finances healthy livinghealthy aging and healthy eating
If you are interested click to sign up goillinoiseduwellnesstips
bull Standard text message rates applybull You can opt-out of messages at anytimebull You will get minimally one message each week and no more than 2weekbull Your number will not be shared with anyone and we wonrsquot use it for any other purposes
bull Questions Contact Kristin Bogdonas kmbogdoillinoisedu
Summer Self-Care Series Make Changes That Matter
Gain insights into complex health issues as health science experts fromUniversity of Illinois deliver forward-thinking holistic solutions foraddressing todays health challenges in a series co-hosted by University ofIllinois Extension and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute Allwebinars in this series are free All courses are eligible for CEUs and CPDUs
Register for any of them at goillinoisedusummerselfcare
Preserve like a ProJuly 21 | Noon
Are you planning on preservingyour gardenrsquos bounty Thissession will cover the pros andcons of canning freezingdrying and fermenting yourfavorite foods Yoursquoll walk awaywith a better understanding ofwhich food preservation methodto use and where to findreputable resources
Presenter Kristin Bogdonas IL Extension nutrition and wellnesseducator
Registergoillinoisedupreservelikepro
Giving birth to a child is both exciting and scary and you want to make the best decisionsabout your childrsquos well-being The advice given by family friends and the media can beoverwhelming and confusing How do you know what when and how to feed your babyWhen is the best time to start feeding your baby solid foods How do you know when yourbaby is hungry or full This University of Illinois Extension website provides expertinformation to put you at ease when feeding your baby
feedingmybabyextensionillinoisedu
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 04
Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life bycreating theme gardens Join Illinois Extension HorticultureEducator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips forcreating a special place for your young hands-on learner togrow explore and be creative Whether itrsquos at a schoolcommunity garden or your backyard theme gardens useplants and design elements inspired by a specific topic suchas favorite books colors foods animals or even places tovisit The possibilities are endless
Register at goillinoisedufourseasons
Check out these events and online workshops
Themed Gardens for Kids | Four SeasonsGardening | July 21 | 130 pm
Bio-Blitz | Fri amp Sat July 9 amp 10 | 2 pm - 2 pmIlliniwek Forest Preserve Hampton IL
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period of intense biologicalsampling in an attempt to document all living things in aspecified area Join scientists and naturalists from aroundthe region as they survey mammals birds reptilesamphibians fish plants insects and much more duringthis 2 day event Check out the booths at base camp onSaturday from 1000 am- 200 pm Several groupsincluding Nahant Marsh Niabi Zoo US Fish and WildlifeService Guardians of the Prairie and Forest and morewill have interactive booths for all ages to enjoy Getdetails goillinoisedubioblitz
LIVE with the HorticulturistsGardening Maintenance amp Watering Thurs July 15 | Noon on FacebookwwwfacebookcomUIextension
All of your planning and hard work is paying off and yourgarden is blooming and producing like a boss But the worknever stops does it
Mid-summer gardening means ongoing maintenance andproper watering is on the docket But how much watering isenough How do I use drip tapes or soaker hoses And whatkind of garden clean-up is appropriate to ensure a healthygarden late in the season
Join us on our next LIVE with the Horticulturists as we will bejoined by guest Horticulture Educator Jennifer Fishburn todiscuss these topics and answer your gardening questions
Mental Health First Aid For AgricultureCommunities Webinar | July 28 8 am ndash 330 pm We see them every day Americas farm families dealingwith uncertainties of weather cost of inputs growingseason risks and long hours Illinois Extension can providethe tools to identify mental health issues andcommunication skills to support and save lives in theagricultural community As part of this webinar youllcomplete a 2-hour self-paced online course before joiningthe July 28 live video conference The conference will coverMental illness symptoms Substance use signs andaddiction Crisis interaction Trauma Self careIL Extension educators will lead the trainings Ag producersagribusiness personnel stakeholders and others who wantto support the agricultural community should register byJuly 14 at goillinoisedumentalhealth2021
Monday July 12General Projects Conference Judging(assigned times)
Tuesday July 13Poultry Show Swine Barn 830 amRabbit Show Show Ring 1000 am Sheep Show Sheep Barn 4 pm
Wednesday July 14Dog Obedience amp Showmanship 8 am Pavilion east of Secretaryrsquos office
Beef Show Show Ring 9 am
Thursday July 15Goat Show Goat Barn 9 am Swine Show Swine Barn 9 am Jr and Sr Master Showmanship Contest 4 pm
Friday July 16Dairy Show 9 am Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction 6 pm
Other 4-H Exhibit OpportunitiesSunday July 18Horse Show 9 am 4K Arena 2492 75th Ave Viola IL
Mercer County 4-H4-H Shows July 12 - 18Mercer Co Fair Aledo IL
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 05
Saturday July 17General Projects Judging ndash 830 am to noonGeneral Projects Public Viewing - 1230 to 130 pmDog Obedience Show - 4 pm
Monday July 19Dog Fun Show ndash 530 pm in Beef Show Ring
Tuesday July 20 Dairy Show - 10 am Horse Fun Show - 1 pm Poultry Show - 2 pm
Wednesday July 21Horse amp Pony Show - 9 amMaster Showmanship Contest - 1230 pmSheep Show - 3 pm
Thursday July 22Swine Show - 8 amBucket CalfBreeding BeefSteer Show - 9 amHorse amp Pony Show - 9 am
Friday July 23Goat Show 10 amRabbit Show - 2 pmLivestock Auction for 4-H members - 6 pm
Rock Island County 4-H 4-H Shows July 17 - 23 Rock Island Co Fair East Moline IL
Stark County 4-H Shows July 23 - 26 Wyoming ILFriday July 23Jr Fair Swine 9 am4-H Swine after Jr FairRabbits and Poultry 1 pm
Saturday July 244-H Non-Livestock Judging 9 amJr Fair Non-Livestock Judging 11 amGoats amp Sheep Show 1 pm
Sunday July 25Bucket Calf Classes 10 am Beef Breading Classes Beef Steer Classes Ideal BeefBarnyard Olympics 5 pm
Monday July 26 Horse Show 9 amNon-Livestock Awards Program and State Fair Announcements 630 pmQueens Pie and Stark County Sale of Champions for Stark County 4-H Members 7 pm
For 4-H members the county fair is an exciting time where they get to put their 4-H ldquolearn by doingrdquo motto intoaction During the fair 4-H members are given opportunities to showcase different projects theyve created orthe animals they have been raising These activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to developcommunication decision making and organizational skills and enhance their confidence and self esteem When you attend your county fair this year stop by one of the 4-H Shows to see the members in actionshowcasing what theyve learned Here are the schedules for July fairs
4-H SHOWS AT THE FAIR ARE A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 06
How Does Biological Sex Manifest in the BrainJuly 14 | Noon A persons biological sex plays into many parts of their livesidentity behavior expectations of others physical health Ourbiological sex affects brain health and function throughout ourlives Still misconceptions exist Wersquoll sort fact from fictionwhen it comes to biological sex and brain developmentPresenter Coltan Parker Neuroscience Program
Healthy Arteries Healthy Brain UnderstandingCerebrovascular Health July 21 | Noon The brain is enveloped by a vast network of blood vessels thatsupply the energy for us to breathe move feel and think As weage these vessels are susceptible to changes which may impactour brain and cognition Learn how to keep your brain healthythroughout the aging process by understanding how blood issupplied to the brain and why thatrsquos important to its functionPresenter Grace Clements Psychology Department (CognitiveNeuroscience)
No Sugarcoating It The Ins and Outs of DiabetesJuly 28 | Noon Is diabetes preventable Learn how diabetes affects our bodyas well as dietary and other lifestyle modifications for diabetesprevention and management Presenter Ru Liu Division ofNutritional Sciences
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 03
SIGN-UP FOR THE WELLNESS TIPS AT YOURFINGERTIPS TEXT PROGRAM
Once signed up you will get a text message each week on a variety of topics geared towardshealthy finances healthy livinghealthy aging and healthy eating
If you are interested click to sign up goillinoiseduwellnesstips
bull Standard text message rates applybull You can opt-out of messages at anytimebull You will get minimally one message each week and no more than 2weekbull Your number will not be shared with anyone and we wonrsquot use it for any other purposes
bull Questions Contact Kristin Bogdonas kmbogdoillinoisedu
Summer Self-Care Series Make Changes That Matter
Gain insights into complex health issues as health science experts fromUniversity of Illinois deliver forward-thinking holistic solutions foraddressing todays health challenges in a series co-hosted by University ofIllinois Extension and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute Allwebinars in this series are free All courses are eligible for CEUs and CPDUs
Register for any of them at goillinoisedusummerselfcare
Preserve like a ProJuly 21 | Noon
Are you planning on preservingyour gardenrsquos bounty Thissession will cover the pros andcons of canning freezingdrying and fermenting yourfavorite foods Yoursquoll walk awaywith a better understanding ofwhich food preservation methodto use and where to findreputable resources
Presenter Kristin Bogdonas IL Extension nutrition and wellnesseducator
Registergoillinoisedupreservelikepro
Giving birth to a child is both exciting and scary and you want to make the best decisionsabout your childrsquos well-being The advice given by family friends and the media can beoverwhelming and confusing How do you know what when and how to feed your babyWhen is the best time to start feeding your baby solid foods How do you know when yourbaby is hungry or full This University of Illinois Extension website provides expertinformation to put you at ease when feeding your baby
feedingmybabyextensionillinoisedu
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 04
Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life bycreating theme gardens Join Illinois Extension HorticultureEducator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips forcreating a special place for your young hands-on learner togrow explore and be creative Whether itrsquos at a schoolcommunity garden or your backyard theme gardens useplants and design elements inspired by a specific topic suchas favorite books colors foods animals or even places tovisit The possibilities are endless
Register at goillinoisedufourseasons
Check out these events and online workshops
Themed Gardens for Kids | Four SeasonsGardening | July 21 | 130 pm
Bio-Blitz | Fri amp Sat July 9 amp 10 | 2 pm - 2 pmIlliniwek Forest Preserve Hampton IL
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period of intense biologicalsampling in an attempt to document all living things in aspecified area Join scientists and naturalists from aroundthe region as they survey mammals birds reptilesamphibians fish plants insects and much more duringthis 2 day event Check out the booths at base camp onSaturday from 1000 am- 200 pm Several groupsincluding Nahant Marsh Niabi Zoo US Fish and WildlifeService Guardians of the Prairie and Forest and morewill have interactive booths for all ages to enjoy Getdetails goillinoisedubioblitz
LIVE with the HorticulturistsGardening Maintenance amp Watering Thurs July 15 | Noon on FacebookwwwfacebookcomUIextension
All of your planning and hard work is paying off and yourgarden is blooming and producing like a boss But the worknever stops does it
Mid-summer gardening means ongoing maintenance andproper watering is on the docket But how much watering isenough How do I use drip tapes or soaker hoses And whatkind of garden clean-up is appropriate to ensure a healthygarden late in the season
Join us on our next LIVE with the Horticulturists as we will bejoined by guest Horticulture Educator Jennifer Fishburn todiscuss these topics and answer your gardening questions
Mental Health First Aid For AgricultureCommunities Webinar | July 28 8 am ndash 330 pm We see them every day Americas farm families dealingwith uncertainties of weather cost of inputs growingseason risks and long hours Illinois Extension can providethe tools to identify mental health issues andcommunication skills to support and save lives in theagricultural community As part of this webinar youllcomplete a 2-hour self-paced online course before joiningthe July 28 live video conference The conference will coverMental illness symptoms Substance use signs andaddiction Crisis interaction Trauma Self careIL Extension educators will lead the trainings Ag producersagribusiness personnel stakeholders and others who wantto support the agricultural community should register byJuly 14 at goillinoisedumentalhealth2021
Monday July 12General Projects Conference Judging(assigned times)
Tuesday July 13Poultry Show Swine Barn 830 amRabbit Show Show Ring 1000 am Sheep Show Sheep Barn 4 pm
Wednesday July 14Dog Obedience amp Showmanship 8 am Pavilion east of Secretaryrsquos office
Beef Show Show Ring 9 am
Thursday July 15Goat Show Goat Barn 9 am Swine Show Swine Barn 9 am Jr and Sr Master Showmanship Contest 4 pm
Friday July 16Dairy Show 9 am Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction 6 pm
Other 4-H Exhibit OpportunitiesSunday July 18Horse Show 9 am 4K Arena 2492 75th Ave Viola IL
Mercer County 4-H4-H Shows July 12 - 18Mercer Co Fair Aledo IL
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Saturday July 17General Projects Judging ndash 830 am to noonGeneral Projects Public Viewing - 1230 to 130 pmDog Obedience Show - 4 pm
Monday July 19Dog Fun Show ndash 530 pm in Beef Show Ring
Tuesday July 20 Dairy Show - 10 am Horse Fun Show - 1 pm Poultry Show - 2 pm
Wednesday July 21Horse amp Pony Show - 9 amMaster Showmanship Contest - 1230 pmSheep Show - 3 pm
Thursday July 22Swine Show - 8 amBucket CalfBreeding BeefSteer Show - 9 amHorse amp Pony Show - 9 am
Friday July 23Goat Show 10 amRabbit Show - 2 pmLivestock Auction for 4-H members - 6 pm
Rock Island County 4-H 4-H Shows July 17 - 23 Rock Island Co Fair East Moline IL
Stark County 4-H Shows July 23 - 26 Wyoming ILFriday July 23Jr Fair Swine 9 am4-H Swine after Jr FairRabbits and Poultry 1 pm
Saturday July 244-H Non-Livestock Judging 9 amJr Fair Non-Livestock Judging 11 amGoats amp Sheep Show 1 pm
Sunday July 25Bucket Calf Classes 10 am Beef Breading Classes Beef Steer Classes Ideal BeefBarnyard Olympics 5 pm
Monday July 26 Horse Show 9 amNon-Livestock Awards Program and State Fair Announcements 630 pmQueens Pie and Stark County Sale of Champions for Stark County 4-H Members 7 pm
For 4-H members the county fair is an exciting time where they get to put their 4-H ldquolearn by doingrdquo motto intoaction During the fair 4-H members are given opportunities to showcase different projects theyve created orthe animals they have been raising These activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to developcommunication decision making and organizational skills and enhance their confidence and self esteem When you attend your county fair this year stop by one of the 4-H Shows to see the members in actionshowcasing what theyve learned Here are the schedules for July fairs
4-H SHOWS AT THE FAIR ARE A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
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Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life bycreating theme gardens Join Illinois Extension HorticultureEducator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips forcreating a special place for your young hands-on learner togrow explore and be creative Whether itrsquos at a schoolcommunity garden or your backyard theme gardens useplants and design elements inspired by a specific topic suchas favorite books colors foods animals or even places tovisit The possibilities are endless
Register at goillinoisedufourseasons
Check out these events and online workshops
Themed Gardens for Kids | Four SeasonsGardening | July 21 | 130 pm
Bio-Blitz | Fri amp Sat July 9 amp 10 | 2 pm - 2 pmIlliniwek Forest Preserve Hampton IL
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour period of intense biologicalsampling in an attempt to document all living things in aspecified area Join scientists and naturalists from aroundthe region as they survey mammals birds reptilesamphibians fish plants insects and much more duringthis 2 day event Check out the booths at base camp onSaturday from 1000 am- 200 pm Several groupsincluding Nahant Marsh Niabi Zoo US Fish and WildlifeService Guardians of the Prairie and Forest and morewill have interactive booths for all ages to enjoy Getdetails goillinoisedubioblitz
LIVE with the HorticulturistsGardening Maintenance amp Watering Thurs July 15 | Noon on FacebookwwwfacebookcomUIextension
All of your planning and hard work is paying off and yourgarden is blooming and producing like a boss But the worknever stops does it
Mid-summer gardening means ongoing maintenance andproper watering is on the docket But how much watering isenough How do I use drip tapes or soaker hoses And whatkind of garden clean-up is appropriate to ensure a healthygarden late in the season
Join us on our next LIVE with the Horticulturists as we will bejoined by guest Horticulture Educator Jennifer Fishburn todiscuss these topics and answer your gardening questions
Mental Health First Aid For AgricultureCommunities Webinar | July 28 8 am ndash 330 pm We see them every day Americas farm families dealingwith uncertainties of weather cost of inputs growingseason risks and long hours Illinois Extension can providethe tools to identify mental health issues andcommunication skills to support and save lives in theagricultural community As part of this webinar youllcomplete a 2-hour self-paced online course before joiningthe July 28 live video conference The conference will coverMental illness symptoms Substance use signs andaddiction Crisis interaction Trauma Self careIL Extension educators will lead the trainings Ag producersagribusiness personnel stakeholders and others who wantto support the agricultural community should register byJuly 14 at goillinoisedumentalhealth2021
Monday July 12General Projects Conference Judging(assigned times)
Tuesday July 13Poultry Show Swine Barn 830 amRabbit Show Show Ring 1000 am Sheep Show Sheep Barn 4 pm
Wednesday July 14Dog Obedience amp Showmanship 8 am Pavilion east of Secretaryrsquos office
Beef Show Show Ring 9 am
Thursday July 15Goat Show Goat Barn 9 am Swine Show Swine Barn 9 am Jr and Sr Master Showmanship Contest 4 pm
Friday July 16Dairy Show 9 am Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction 6 pm
Other 4-H Exhibit OpportunitiesSunday July 18Horse Show 9 am 4K Arena 2492 75th Ave Viola IL
Mercer County 4-H4-H Shows July 12 - 18Mercer Co Fair Aledo IL
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Saturday July 17General Projects Judging ndash 830 am to noonGeneral Projects Public Viewing - 1230 to 130 pmDog Obedience Show - 4 pm
Monday July 19Dog Fun Show ndash 530 pm in Beef Show Ring
Tuesday July 20 Dairy Show - 10 am Horse Fun Show - 1 pm Poultry Show - 2 pm
Wednesday July 21Horse amp Pony Show - 9 amMaster Showmanship Contest - 1230 pmSheep Show - 3 pm
Thursday July 22Swine Show - 8 amBucket CalfBreeding BeefSteer Show - 9 amHorse amp Pony Show - 9 am
Friday July 23Goat Show 10 amRabbit Show - 2 pmLivestock Auction for 4-H members - 6 pm
Rock Island County 4-H 4-H Shows July 17 - 23 Rock Island Co Fair East Moline IL
Stark County 4-H Shows July 23 - 26 Wyoming ILFriday July 23Jr Fair Swine 9 am4-H Swine after Jr FairRabbits and Poultry 1 pm
Saturday July 244-H Non-Livestock Judging 9 amJr Fair Non-Livestock Judging 11 amGoats amp Sheep Show 1 pm
Sunday July 25Bucket Calf Classes 10 am Beef Breading Classes Beef Steer Classes Ideal BeefBarnyard Olympics 5 pm
Monday July 26 Horse Show 9 amNon-Livestock Awards Program and State Fair Announcements 630 pmQueens Pie and Stark County Sale of Champions for Stark County 4-H Members 7 pm
For 4-H members the county fair is an exciting time where they get to put their 4-H ldquolearn by doingrdquo motto intoaction During the fair 4-H members are given opportunities to showcase different projects theyve created orthe animals they have been raising These activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to developcommunication decision making and organizational skills and enhance their confidence and self esteem When you attend your county fair this year stop by one of the 4-H Shows to see the members in actionshowcasing what theyve learned Here are the schedules for July fairs
4-H SHOWS AT THE FAIR ARE A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
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Monday July 12General Projects Conference Judging(assigned times)
Tuesday July 13Poultry Show Swine Barn 830 amRabbit Show Show Ring 1000 am Sheep Show Sheep Barn 4 pm
Wednesday July 14Dog Obedience amp Showmanship 8 am Pavilion east of Secretaryrsquos office
Beef Show Show Ring 9 am
Thursday July 15Goat Show Goat Barn 9 am Swine Show Swine Barn 9 am Jr and Sr Master Showmanship Contest 4 pm
Friday July 16Dairy Show 9 am Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction 6 pm
Other 4-H Exhibit OpportunitiesSunday July 18Horse Show 9 am 4K Arena 2492 75th Ave Viola IL
Mercer County 4-H4-H Shows July 12 - 18Mercer Co Fair Aledo IL
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Saturday July 17General Projects Judging ndash 830 am to noonGeneral Projects Public Viewing - 1230 to 130 pmDog Obedience Show - 4 pm
Monday July 19Dog Fun Show ndash 530 pm in Beef Show Ring
Tuesday July 20 Dairy Show - 10 am Horse Fun Show - 1 pm Poultry Show - 2 pm
Wednesday July 21Horse amp Pony Show - 9 amMaster Showmanship Contest - 1230 pmSheep Show - 3 pm
Thursday July 22Swine Show - 8 amBucket CalfBreeding BeefSteer Show - 9 amHorse amp Pony Show - 9 am
Friday July 23Goat Show 10 amRabbit Show - 2 pmLivestock Auction for 4-H members - 6 pm
Rock Island County 4-H 4-H Shows July 17 - 23 Rock Island Co Fair East Moline IL
Stark County 4-H Shows July 23 - 26 Wyoming ILFriday July 23Jr Fair Swine 9 am4-H Swine after Jr FairRabbits and Poultry 1 pm
Saturday July 244-H Non-Livestock Judging 9 amJr Fair Non-Livestock Judging 11 amGoats amp Sheep Show 1 pm
Sunday July 25Bucket Calf Classes 10 am Beef Breading Classes Beef Steer Classes Ideal BeefBarnyard Olympics 5 pm
Monday July 26 Horse Show 9 amNon-Livestock Awards Program and State Fair Announcements 630 pmQueens Pie and Stark County Sale of Champions for Stark County 4-H Members 7 pm
For 4-H members the county fair is an exciting time where they get to put their 4-H ldquolearn by doingrdquo motto intoaction During the fair 4-H members are given opportunities to showcase different projects theyve created orthe animals they have been raising These activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to developcommunication decision making and organizational skills and enhance their confidence and self esteem When you attend your county fair this year stop by one of the 4-H Shows to see the members in actionshowcasing what theyve learned Here are the schedules for July fairs
4-H SHOWS AT THE FAIR ARE A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 06
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS PAGE 06
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