Ron Wolford
@urbangarden.bsky.social
Retired University of Illinois Extension Chicago Urban Horticulture Educator, Urban-Rural Advocate, 82nd Airborne Vietnam Combat Veteran
University of Illinois Extension announces NC State agricultural leader as its new director bit.ly/4fEmbaq
University of Illinois Extension announces NC State agricultural leader as its new director
URBANA, Ill. — Matthew Vann has been named the new associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, the flagship public engagement organization
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August 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
University of Illinois Extension announces NC State agricultural leader as its new director bit.ly/4fEmbaq
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.”
- Gertrude Jekyll.🌱
- Gertrude Jekyll.🌱
August 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed program has been eliminated due to the loss of federal funding. While working at the University of IL Extension, I worked with SNAP-Ed clients, teaching them how to grow their own food. This is very sad! bit.ly/4mlJBnH
Illinois SNAP nutrition education program, U. of I. jobs cut
URBANA, Ill
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August 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed program has been eliminated due to the loss of federal funding. While working at the University of IL Extension, I worked with SNAP-Ed clients, teaching them how to grow their own food. This is very sad! bit.ly/4mlJBnH
Beloved Chicago newsstand closing after more than 80 years in business bit.ly/4ljxxT6
Edison Park's Kaage Newsstand closing after more than 80 years in business
A longtime neighborhood newsstand is writing its final story.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Beloved Chicago newsstand closing after more than 80 years in business bit.ly/4ljxxT6
911 dispatcher celebrated for 40 years of service to Chicago OEMC bit.ly/46m9RZK
911 dispatcher celebrated for 40 years of service to Chicago OEMC
The 911 call takers and dispatchers who go above and beyond to keep Chicago safe were recognized on Thursday morning.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
911 dispatcher celebrated for 40 years of service to Chicago OEMC bit.ly/46m9RZK
Chicago South Side Community Gardens Need Water Access From The City — But Getting It Is A Struggle bit.ly/4lg1cgk
South Side Community Gardens Need Water Access From The City — But Getting It Is A Struggle
With the growing season already underway, some neighborhood gardens and farms have been forced to get creative when it comes to watering their crops. Stewards are calling on the city to make hydrant u...
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July 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Chicago South Side Community Gardens Need Water Access From The City — But Getting It Is A Struggle bit.ly/4lg1cgk
Keep your Pets Safe in the Garden bit.ly/45Kzjbf
June 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Keep your Pets Safe in the Garden bit.ly/45Kzjbf
High-impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination bit.ly/46nmLXn
High impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination
URBANA, Ill. — There are many barriers Illinois residents face in making healthy choices
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June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
High-impact University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs face elimination bit.ly/46nmLXn
Check out the Chicago Botanic Garden July Garden Checklist bit.ly/4l56XwW
June 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Check out the Chicago Botanic Garden July Garden Checklist bit.ly/4l56XwW