Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of ...

Explore invasive plant, animal, insect research updates at Illinois Invasive Species Symposium ...

URBANA, Ill. — As populations of bees and butterflies decline in the Midwest, native prairie restoration becomes crucial. A new Prairie Research Institute study found, however, that many commercial ...

Strong natural systems and the resources they provide, from water filtration to renewable energy sources, are a vital part of healthy, robust communities.

This March, Illinois residents are invited to take advantage of educational opportunities provided by University of Illinois Extension’s Family and ...

In the 2024-25 hunting season, Hunters Feeding Illinois distributed 25,794 pounds of frozen, ground venison to 54 food pantries across east-central ...

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly topic. The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and ...

Forsythias are planted for their stunning floral display in early spring. Have you ever seen a forsythia bush, and for some reason, there are only blooms at the very top or sparsely scattered around ...

In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-field practice included in the Illinois Nutrient Loss ...

As the seasons change and warmer weather arrives, I always feel a little lighter and my smile becomes a bit brighter. With trees awakening and the sounds of more birds outside my window, I’m grateful ...

This post is the second of a two-part series on preparations for the upcoming planting season in Central Illinois. With Spring officially underway, it is important for farmers to get their equipment ...

The Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 21, at the Elizabeth Community Building in Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, this event will include ...