CAIRO and METROPOLIS, Ill. — Community members across Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union counties recently came ...

After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following a major storm are often filled with urgent ...

Get timely tips from Extension horticulture experts to keep your garden happy. Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from the Illinois Extension team of horticulture experts. Each issue ...

The tyrant chattering over farms and fields. Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds ...

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources.

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

While working in tallgrass prairie restorations in central Minnesota, I was responsible for identifying and recording presence and abundance of native and non-native plants. I remember coming upon a ...

The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this ...

Dealing with the effects of a “run-in” with the poison ivy plant is probably the most common negative wildlife encounter people in the Midwest... Read article: Popular native grasses for the home ...

The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the past century, with Illinois dealing with both warmer temperatures and more ...

What's it like in 4-H? At University of Illinois Extension, we believe in giving our youth opportunities to grow their skills and knowledge. We help community youth thrive by helping them find their ...

The planned Herbal Tea Workshop for June 17th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 23rd. Discover the history, practice, and ...