Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for ...

Bring the family to the Wyoming Public Library and join Illinois Extension for a fun day of learning as you celebrate our agricultural heritage! The event features ...

School meal programs play an important role in helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. To make sure these meals are safe and nutritious ...

The Cook County 4-H Youth Development team is thrilled to announce this year's Mixed Feelings Summer Camp for youth ages 10 ...

Summer activities around the garden can be fun and a way to spend a little more time outside. Take a break from the sun to ...

After decades of draining the land for agriculture, restoring water to The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve helped recreate high quality wetland, lake, and marsh habitats that were once common ...

Homegrown Healthy is a 10‑week program designed to give you the confidence, skills, and inspiration to cultivate your own vegetables and enjoy new foods made from garden produce. Learn how to start ...

In this episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, host Todd Gleason discusses the vital role of the soil microbiome in nutrient management with Lizzie French and Mick Goedeken from ...

Illinois farmers and landowners have completed their farm lease negotiations for the 2026 production year. Forecasts indicate farmers will endure a fourth year in a row of operational losses. However, ...

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program brings together nature enthusiasts passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources. Through science-backed education ...

Ticks are an ever-increasing issue in Illinois and all life can be impacted – humans, livestock, pets, and wildlife. It is more important now than ever to understand ticks, their behavior and means to ...