An extremely dry end to summer and start to fall has intensified the ongoing drought in central and southern Illinois and ...

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

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 ...

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

The West Central Illinois Master Naturalist program is excited to announce its first Illinois Native Tree and Shrub Sale, providing residents with local access ...

Visit the Idea Garden in bloom and check out the 2nd annual Master Gardener Artisan Market on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9-11 a.m ...

Discover, Learn, and Connect at McHenry County's 2025 Farm Stroll Join us for the annual McHenry County Farm Stroll on Sunday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explore 10 family-owned farms ...

In 4-H, you can make friends, have fun, give back, and try new things with the help of caring adults. Whatever your interests or goals, there’s a 4-H experience for you. Attend a workshop to learn ...

There is so much to learn and do with 4-H this fall: outdoor adventures and treasure hunts, a babysitting workshop, 4-H clubs, cooking, fitness, great opportunities for teens and more! Check back for ...

I love my yard with all of the trees, the wilder areas behind my home, and the small prairie plot in the small sunny patch in the front of my house. But, I am frustrated by the amount of poison ivy ...