Research has shown that time spent in nature can decrease blood pressure, reduce stress, and reduce anxiety. Come spend time ...

From your backyard to the global ecosystem, everything in nature is connected. A core University of Illinois Extension ...

September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling ...

Often heard and rarely seen, the Eastern Whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird ...

The katydid with a quick rasping rattle. Minor correction for this episode: only the male lesser anglewing will have the brown patch on the back. Twelve Common ...

In early August, local farmer Kyan Glen of The Table Farm and Workshop asked me to join a volunteer crew in assembling his new high tunnel. I said yes immediately— Any excuse to get out of the office, ...

Hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Darci Webber chat with Sydney Oliveira from the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic about what to do if you find injured wildlife, how to prevent common injuries, ...

Explore diverse farms during the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Oct. 12 OREGON, Ill.— On Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the University of Illinois Extension will host the annual Ogle County ...

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will showcase groundbreaking research, hands-on demonstrations, and expert-led ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for an informative and engaging program where you will learn how to manage your yard waste ...

Preparing healthy meals can be challenging. We know you want healthy meals for your family. You need simple, healthy options; instead, you're bombarded with nutrition claims everywhere you turn.

Knowing when to plant for your area of Illinois and starting your plants right will help maximize the growing season. Download printable infosheets handy for using on the go or in the garden or ...