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 ...

If you are looking for a form, project idea or want to find out more about 4-H check out this resource page. Project Guide Check out all the different projects you can show at the fair in 4-H.

Discover, Learn, and Connect at McHenry County's 2025 Farm Stroll Join us for the annual McHenry County Farm Stroll on Sunday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explore 10 family-owned farms ...

In this episode of Good Growing, horticulture educators Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson dive into the challenges of gardening during Central and Southern Illinois’ increasingly dry fall season.

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 ...

While they’re growing, Real trees absorb carbon dioxide and other gases and emit fresh oxygen. They are grown on farms just like any crop. Christmas tree farmers plant new seedlings every spring to ...