There is so much to learn and do with 4-H this fall: outdoor adventures and treasure hunts, a babysitting workshop, 4-H clubs, cooking, fitness, great opportunities for teens and more! Check back for ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that ...

URBANA, Ill. — Some moments of legacy are written down, others branch off the page beneath the canopy of a shady tree, in the ...

An extremely dry end to summer and start to fall has intensified the ongoing drought in central and southern Illinois and ...

Often heard and rarely seen, the Eastern Whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird ...

The West Central Illinois Master Naturalist program is excited to announce its first Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale, providing residents with local access ...

Research has shown that time spent in nature can decrease blood pressure, reduce stress, and reduce anxiety. Come spend time ...

September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling ...

Visit the Idea Garden in bloom and check out the 2nd annual Master Gardener Artisan Market on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9-11 a.m ...

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will showcase groundbreaking research, hands-on demonstrations, and expert-led ...

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously harvest a plant without allowing the plant to feed ...

Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), better known as ‘Bradford’ pear, has been blooming across Illinois. Over the years, it has been a popular tree to plant, especially in residential areas. Trees will ...