Allison Heater, Family Finding & Recruitment Supervisor with Caritas Family Solutions joins the show to discuss the changes in Foster Care, the number of children locally in care or looking for a stable home environment, respite care, and so much more. caritasfamilysolutions.org or call 618-956-9207 to get more details.
Rick Osman, co-creator and co-host of Lost America, joins the Southern Illinois Insider to discuss the show itself, but specifically the first 2 episodes that feature Southeastern and Southern Illinois state parks and the ancient mysterious behind its beauty. Lost America is available for purchase on Amazon Prime now.
Giving the Gift of Flowers and Herbs series is ideal for those individuals who want to learn about incorporating growing cut flowers and herbs in their own backyard or garden bed. This four-part series costs $25 and is for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or families wanting to extend their knowledge to learn tips and techniques for producing more blooms and the importance of giving back to their community.
Christina Lueking
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Specialty in Horticulture
Illinois Extension
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3452 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242.0780 |lueking@illinois.edu
extension.illinois.edu | aces.illinois.edu
https://extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-04-17-giving-gift-cut-flowers
