Learn practical strategies to retain financial resources and explore rural challenges and opportunities Discover in this ...

From reducing waste to enriching soil, composting plays a vital role in creating sustainable communities. This spring, learn to be a composting leader ...

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for the final session in this series. Come ...

Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue highlights seasonal recommendations that will make your houseplants, landscape, or ...

This blog post is the second in a two-part series discussing precision agriculture technologies (PATs) and the benefits they offer to farmers who adopt them. Part One discussed the history of PATs and ...

As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners ...

ULLIN, Ill. – Social isolation and loneliness can have a profound impact on well-being, particularly among older adults. The Family and Consumer Sciences Conference provided a welcoming space for ...

The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Program hosted its highly anticipated annual Super Saturday event on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Stephenson Farm Bureau Office. This hands-on, three-hour ...

When rain falls, the water doesn’t just disappear; it has to go somewhere. Some of it soaks into the ground, replenishing groundwater, while the rest flows downhill over the land’s surface. As water ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – While gardeners often delight in tending to roses, zinnias, and bee balm, the trees in our yards deserve just as much attention. These majestic plants provide essential shade, ...

Earth is estimated to be 4.6 billion years old. This is a very, very long time! Scientists have divided earth’s geologic and biologic history into four time eras. These are called the Precambrian, ...

Looking for ways to stay sharp and feel your best? Join Illinois Extension’s Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams for an engaging double feature at the Moyer District Library, 618 S. Sangamon ...