With the quick twist of a handle, water is easily available whenever we need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, and ...

This blog post is the second in a two-part series that analyzes the impact of international trade on agricultural production in the United States and Illinois. Part One introduced the concepts of ...

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth with University of Illinois Extension takes us on a deep dive into the controversial practice of tree topping. Often ...

Do your pesticide applications fall under the scope of the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? If so, you should take a few minutes to review recent changes to the Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This first program in the series will ...

Bulge Hole Ecological Area Hike - Cancelled due to weather. We plan to reschedule the event sometime in the future and hope to see you there or another time soon! Learn about plants, wildlife, and ...

ATHENS, IL – From February 3-6, Athens High School Biology 2 students gained lifesaving CPR certification through a Menard County 4-H organized training in partnership with Erin Nelson, RN, PEL-CSN, ...

The 2025 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be held March 1, at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9 am-4:30 pm. Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services, the ...

A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens. You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-go snacks ...

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun, an event that offers gardening tips for the growing season. Join us for this early rite of spring - an ...

In 4-H, you learn by doing and you usually have a pretty great time while you're doing it! Want to know more about what your 4-H experience might look like? 4-H is a place where you can find where you ...

Shake off your winter blues with the Vermilion County Master Gardeners! An annual tradition for over 25 years, Garden Day has everything gardeners enjoy: entertaining speakers, unique vendors, a ...