Spring Gardening Conference March 31, 2012
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Spring Gardening Conference to be held Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at the Senior Center in Council Bluffs. Come join us, it should be fun! Registration Form

Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10, 2012
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10, at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Connect to Nature at February 2, 2012 Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.

Landscape Design Workshop – For Homeowners
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
Has your landscape lost its luster? Have your perennials petered out? Are you ready to start enjoying your yard again? If you are interested in creating comfortable, functional outdoor living, entertaining, and playing space in your home landscape, then this workshop is for you! An attractive and functionally landscaped yard will not only add value to your property, but can significantly add to your family’s quality of life through enjoyment of your outdoor space.

Thousand Cankers Disease Threatens Iowa Walnut Trees
(Posted on 11/7/2011)
Eastern Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is one of the most beloved native trees in Iowa. It's nuts are eaten by both people and wildlife, and its wood is a favorite for making high quality furniture and housewares.

Got a Home and Family Question? As Answer Line, New Coordinator Says
(Posted on 2/23/2010)
Ames IA, Liz Meimann, the new coordinator of Iowa State University Extension's Answer Line, knows that just about any question is fair game for the toll-free hotline and online database of answers to home and family questions

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(Posted on 6/5/2008)
ISU Extension Connection is the Connection for informational newsletters throughtout our state. Check it out, there is something for everyone! Check out what you didn't know until now. Just click on the picture of the newsletter and read for hours.