University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU Unit

University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU Unit Serving the 5 southern counties of Illinois: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union. Welcome to University of Illinois Extension.

Your local Extension office brings you reliable, research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family economics, community and economic development and 4-H youth development. Our goal is simple . . . to help you put knowledge to work! University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accomodation to participate in any of our programs, please contact 618-658-5321

Attention!!The 4-H General Show series continues next Thursday at the Anna Extension Office! We look forward to seeing a...
06/05/2026

Attention!!
The 4-H General Show series continues next Thursday at the Anna Extension Office! We look forward to seeing all of our exhibitors showcase their hard work and talents at this year’s 4-H General Show.
Happening every Thursday in June!
ANY AJMPU 4-H member is welcome to participate on ANY Thursday (or more than one!)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📌 Location: Your local University of Illinois Extension County Office
📅 Show Dates by County:
Union County – June 11
Johnson County – June 18
Massac Counties – June 25
Questions? Reach out to your local Extension office for more info.
Let’s make June one to remember!

⚾ Join us for 4-H Day with the Thrillbillies on June 28 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Dew Stadium in Marion, Illinois!Step up to the ...
06/04/2026

⚾ Join us for 4-H Day with the Thrillbillies on June 28 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Dew Stadium in Marion, Illinois!
Step up to the plate for an exciting afternoon of history, learning, and baseball fun! Illinois 4-H families and clubs are invited to Southern Illinois to experience Life Lessons on the Diamond: Buck O'Neil and the Negro Baseball Leagues, a powerful educational exhibit celebrating the legacy of baseball legend and humanitarian Buck O'Neil. Pair this unique learning opportunity with 4-H Day at the ballpark as we cheer on the Thrillville Thrillbillies! Youth and families will explore inspiring stories of leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and character while enjoying America's favorite pastime.

Don't delay! For just $20, participants who register by June 16 will receive admission to the game, an all-you-can-eat meal, and a commemorative event T-shirt. After June 16, tickets are just $12 and include admission to the game and an all-you-can-eat meal. Gather your club, bring your family, and join us for a memorable day of education, connection, and baseball excitement.

📍Mt. Dew Stadium 1000 Miners Drive, | Marion, IL

Give your child a fun and enriching summer experience with 4-H!

Registration required!
Go to https://go.illinois.edu/4-Hday to register today!

Reminder!!!!!Next Wednesday is the Container Gardening Workshop at Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden: 70...
06/04/2026

Reminder!!!!!
Next Wednesday is the Container Gardening Workshop at Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden:
709 5th Street, Metropolis, IL
June 10
10 AM
Free and open to the public!
Learn creative and practical ways to grow vegetables and flowers in containers—perfect for any space! We’ll cover:
• Raised beds
• Pots
• Vertical planters
Make & take container gardens.
Register by calling (618) 524-2270 (space is limited)
Grab a friend and come join the garden fun—we can’t wait to grow with you!

Attention!!It's time! The first of the 4-H General Shows is this Thursday at the Mounds Extension office!!! Get ready to...
06/02/2026

Attention!!
It's time! The first of the 4-H General Shows is this Thursday at the Mounds Extension office!!!
Get ready to show off your hard work at this year’s 4-H General Shows — happening every Thursday in June!
ANY AJMPU 4-H member is welcome to participate on ANY Thursday (or more than one!)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📌 Location: Your local University of Illinois Extension County Office
📅 Show Dates by County:
Pulaski/Alexander County – June 4
Union County – June 11
Johnson County – June 18
Massac Counties – June 25
Questions? Reach out to your local Extension office for more info.
Let’s make June one to remember!

Reminder!!!!!Tomorrow is the Container Gardening Workshop at The Pilot Garden: Cairo’s Food Donation Garden: 413 31st St...
06/02/2026

Reminder!!!!!
Tomorrow is the Container Gardening Workshop at The Pilot Garden: Cairo’s Food Donation Garden:
413 31st Street, Cairo, IL
Free and open to the public!
Make & take container gardens.
Register by calling (618) 524-2270 today!

Help Keep the Shawnee Beautiful!Join the USDA Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension fo...
06/02/2026

Help Keep the Shawnee Beautiful!
Join the USDA Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension for our annual Trash Blast at Dutchman Lake!

June 5, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Dutchman Lake

Make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors! Volunteers will work in small teams to collect litter along the lake, access road, and wooded areas. From large items like mattresses to tiny pieces of micro-trash, every item removed helps restore the natural beauty of the Shawnee National Forest.

What to Bring:
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
• Long pants
• Leather work gloves (if you have them)

Please note: Participants should be prepared for mild terrain changes and walking off established trails.

Space is limited to 30 participants, so register today!

Register today: go.illinois.edu/TrashBlaster

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Anne Townsend at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Landscaping and gardening are great physical exercises, but those working outside must remain aware of the dangers of heat stress throughout the seasons.

As spring warms to summer, our bodies are not yet adapted to tolerate the heat. It doesn’t have to be 100 degrees outside for someone to experience heat stress.

Landscapers, gardeners, and growers need to remember to give their bodies time to adapt by initially scheduling shorter periods of outdoor work.

Did you know that it can take one to two weeks to build up a tolerance for working in the heat?

🔗 Learn more about recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers at https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/recognizing-heat-related-warning-signs-gardeners-and-landscapers

06/01/2026

If you are new to grass ID, or even experienced with it, and you come across an unknown grass, the options of possible grasses can be overwhelming! In Illinois

06/01/2026

Illinois recently added 9 invasive plant species to expand the Exotic W**d Act, including the popular ornamental callery pear, to the state's regulated list. This month is Invasive Species Awareness Month; consider replacing invasive species with natives to support pollinators, birds, and a healthy ecosystem!

Invasive to Replace: Invasive Tawny Daylily
- Plant this Instead: Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)-A long‑blooming native perennial with bright flowers that support pollinators and deliver consistent summer color.

Invasive to Replace: Callery Pear
- Plant this Instead: Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea or A. laevis)-A small native tree with showy white spring flowers, edible berries for birds, and excellent fall color, well-suited for yards, edges, and naturalized landscapes.

Invasive to Replace: Burning Bush
- Plant this Instead: Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)-A hardy native shrub with exfoliating bark, spring flowers for pollinators, and dependable red to burgundy fall color for foundation or mass plantings.

Learn more about these invasives and find native alternatives at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ilriverhort/2026-05-14-landscapes-support-life-replacing-invasives-natives

🌟 Attention AJMPU 4-H Members! 🌟Get ready to show off your hard work at this year’s 4-H General Shows — happening every ...
05/30/2026

🌟 Attention AJMPU 4-H Members! 🌟
Get ready to show off your hard work at this year’s 4-H General Shows — happening every Thursday in June!
ANY AJMPU 4-H member is welcome to participate on ANY Thursday (or more than one!)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📌 Location: Your local University of Illinois Extension County Office
📅 Show Dates by County:
Pulaski/Alexander County – June 4
Union County – June 11
Johnson County – June 18
Massac Counties – June 25
This is your chance to showcase your projects, meet fellow 4-H'ers, and celebrate all you've accomplished. Don’t miss it!
Questions? Reach out to your local Extension office for more info.
Let’s make June one to remember! 💚

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