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May 17, 2013

The Lee County Extension Office is now on Facebook!  Like our page to get information on programs, links to great educational publications, and updates on what is happening with ISU Extension and Outreach in Lee County!

Pond Management: Pond Problems and Solutions
May 15, 2013

Join us for this educational evening on the pond!  Allen Pattillo, Natural Resource Ecology and Management Extension Program Specialist will present the program in a walk-and-talk format. We will discuss common problems associated with managing a pond as well as solutions to combat these issues.

Information on Emerald Ash Borer
May 14, 2013

Stay up to date with information on the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest from Asia.  A cooperative state and federal effort has developed the "Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan". Check out this and other information about this pest that threatens Iowa's forests at ISU Extension and Outreach's EAB site.

Hort Highlight: Get gardening and horticulture tips from local Extension!
April 30, 2013

Tune in to local radio to hear Extension Agriculturalist/Horticulturalist Darbee Wellman discuss gardening tips, lawn care advice, and research-based horticulture information for both novices and Master Gardeners alike.  Find out when to listen!

STEM Academy: RoboTech
April 26, 2013

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Participate in the first ever STEM Academy in southeast Iowa . . . four afternoons of building robots, making friends and having FUN!

Unmask Your Opportunities: Attend the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference This Summer
April 9, 2013

Every June, 1000 teenagers converge on the Iowa State University campus for 3 days of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities. If you've completed 8th-12th grade, you're eligible to attend this year's conference. Non-4-H members are welcome.  Click here for more information!

Regional Director Robert Dodds Named Community Forestry Outstanding Professional for 2012
April 4, 2013

Region 20's very own Robert Dodds, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, has been honored as this year's Outstanding Professional by the Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council.

Celebrating National Ag Week
March 21, 2013

Thank you to all those who attended our Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate National Agriculture Week!

4-H Calendar for Lee County Events
March 17, 2011

All Lee County 4-H events are being kept on this handy-dandy calendar. Print it out and hang it on the fridge or book mark this site for quick reference!

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