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

Illinois Extension to host inaugural Stormwater Leadership Summit URBANA, Ill. — Illinois communities are facing more stormwater challenges due to larger storm events creating water quantity issues, ...

Celebrate food safety month by exploring Extension resources URBANA, Ill. — September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling ...

URBANA, Ill. — Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of ...

Nitrates in Drinking Water-what you should know. Nitrates in drinking water can be a concern in Illinois. In June, nitrate levels of 11.9 mg/L, higher than the federal standard of 10mg/L set by the ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...