Unity Community Center

05/21/2026

Come join our team! Application details are listed ⬇️

Come apply for the 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator position at Unity Community Center.

This role supports youth development programs at a community center through supervision, volunteer coordination, event planning, and daily operations support. Responsibilities include managing after-school activities, assisting with educational programming, ensuring student safety, communicating with parents, and maintaining facility organization.

🍀➡ Find full details and how to apply by May 28, 2026, available now at go.illinois.edu/LMWcareers!

05/19/2026

Office closure update! See below for more details!

Extension Office Hours Update! Hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend. We're back to normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/12/2026

Great mackerel! Our fishing clinic is coming up! 🐟

Youthare invited to Let's Get Hooked, a fishing clinic on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Miller Park Lake. This catch-and-release event is a great opportunity to explore the sportfishing project area.

Register now at https://go.illinois.edu/letsgethooked

04/14/2026

4-H grows a harvest worth sharing. The collective efforts of many local clubs in our counties, Giving Gardeners, fed their communities. Join the Giving Garden program in spring 2026 with a pledge to donate 50% of your garden produce. Illinois Extension provides free seeds, plants, and resources to grow your Giving Garden. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/GivingGarden

04/09/2026

Our Annual Impact Report has just been published! 🌱 For over 100 years, Illinois Extension has been deeply rooted in our communities. Our 2025 report showcases the stories and people behind that great work.
➡️ Explore the University of Illinois Extension impact, in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford Counties 🔗 go.illinois.edu/AnnualReportLMW2025

04/03/2026

Are you interested in learning to code your own video game? Youth ages 8 to 12 can attend one of our upcoming Scratch Coding Workshops! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, participants will design characters, add movement, and make games they can play with friends and family!

On April 26, learn how to create your own Zombie Crusher at the McLean County Extension office from 3 to 4 pm. This workshop is limited to 10 participants, so don't wait, register now at https://go.illinois.edu/ScratchCoding

04/02/2026

Build Resilience, Nurture Well‑Being, and Grow Community with our Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series. 💪Grow, learn, and build together!

Take a closer look at why you snack—true hunger or habit—and discover how to choose foods that actually fuel your body. This session blends mindful eating with practical nutrition tips, helping you slow down, notice your food, and understand how different snacks support energy, focus, and overall health. Enjoy a guided food demonstration and leave with simple, nutrient‑rich snack ideas you can confidently use every day.

➡️Participants may register once for a single $5 fee and attend any OR all sessions in the series.
➡️ When: Weekly, Tuesday evenings from April 14 through May 5 – 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
➡️ Location/Time: McLean County Extension Office – 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Ste. A, Bloomington, IL 61704
🔗 Don't wait, register now at https://go.illinois.edu/SpringWellnessSeries
Questions? Give us a call at 309-663-8306.

03/27/2026

Got a story to tell? Step into your creativity and bring your ideas to life with this creative, fun and innovative workshop!

Impelling stories worth sharing. Through fun activities, creative prompts, and real‑world examples, participants will explore the basics of journalism, interviewing, and storytelling.

Leave this workshop feeling confident, gaining knowledge, and more, to lead to sharper communication skills that can lead you to new heights.

Tell your story and register now at go.illinois.edu/4-HStoryBuilders

03/27/2026

Build Resilience, Nurture Well‑Being, and Grow Community with our Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series. 💪

Participants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and family well-being. What is food insecurity? Is it the same as nutrition insecurity? How can these two things affect a family’s overall health? These questions and more will be discussed. Participants will then shift gears to discuss a real-world way to enhance soil health and family well-being in their own backyard. In this practical portion of the workshop, attendees will learn how to plant, grow, and terminate a three-way summer cover crop mix of sunflower, cowpea, and pearl millet as a low-stress, pollinator and bird-friendly alternative to an intense summer vegetable garden.

The series will bring together Extension educators across disciplines to deliver innovative, engaging programs that connect mindfulness, nutrition, sustainable gardening, and nature-based practices. Workshop sessions will include a hands-on activity and/or a takeaway kit for participants to put into practice at home.

➡️Participants may register once for a single $5 fee and attend any OR all sessions in the series.

➡️ When: Weekly, Tuesday evenings from April 14 through May 5 – 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

➡️ Location/Time: McLean County Extension Office – 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Ste. A, Bloomington, IL 61704

03/21/2026

Livestock Learn and Fun Day is a fun-filled day of hands-on experience learning about various species of livestock! Youth will explore a variety of animals while learning simple skills like caring for, showing, judging, and even making ice cream. In the afternoon, youth will be split into three age groups and participate in a rotation of topics. This event is open to all youth ages 8-18. 🐎🐓🐐

Register now: https://go.illinois.edu/LivestockLearnandFunDay2026

03/19/2026

Build Resilience, Nurture Well‑Being, and Grow Community with our Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series. 💪

Get ready to spark your wellness journey this spring! We’re bringing together a lively mix of Extension educators for an uplifting series designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and rediscover simple joys that support everyday well‑being. From mindful moments to tasty bites to gardening fun, each session offers a fresh way to boost resilience and brighten your day—one small step (or snack!) at a time.

The series will bring together Extension educators across disciplines to deliver innovative, engaging programs that connect mindfulness, nutrition, sustainable gardening, and nature-based practices. Workshop sessions will include a hands-on activity and/or a takeaway kit for participants to put into practice at home.

➡️Participants may register once for a single $5 fee and attend any OR all sessions in the series.
➡️ When: Weekly, Tuesday evenings from April 14 through May 5 – 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
➡️ Location/Time: McLean County Extension Office – 1615 Commerce Pkwy, Ste. A, Bloomington, IL 61704

🔗 Don't wait, register now at https://go.illinois.edu/SpringWellnessSeries
Questions? Give us a call at 309-663-8306.